Indigenous Services Canada delivers the NIHB Program by providing funding coverage for a specified range of medically necessary health-related goods and services. This federal program is for eligible First Nations and Inuit clients in a co-ordinated effort with other social programs, private insurance plans and provincial or territorial health insurance. It is also very important to note that all possible health funding avenues must be explored and exhausted first as this federal funding program is deemed the payer of last resort. The program works as a local advocacy and information resource for First Nations individuals to have more knowledge of the health/medical system and a stronger understanding of their own role when accessing personal health, wellbeing and medical services. This program is designed to improve access to NIHB for registered First Nations by working alongside them with health workers, service providers and a network of health/medical facilities. The program will constantly continue to identify community service issues, address NIHB policy barriers and ensure these challenges are documented and brought before the required individual or department for review.