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For women/girls that need access to free emergency contraceptives, you must be fully registered as a Status Indian under the Indian Act to receive ‘Backup Plan One-Step’ or ‘PlanB’ through the open benefit program.
Open benefit means you do not need prior approval from a doctor to request the needed drug or pharmaceutical on the Drug Benefit List (DBL). So, if you need emergency contraceptives right away, go to your nearest pharmacy and speak with the pharmacist about accessing this benefit.
Please refer to the DBL list for all NIHB related needs (Non-Insured Health Benefits) below. When prompted please type in “Plan B” in the Item Name section to view.
