About the Program
The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Health Resources Project, made possible through funding capacity.
This project, which will be managed by the Healing and Wellness Branch, is designed to provide Métis Citizens (verified) with easy access to supplemental health support within the definition of Eligible Medical Expenses from the Canada Revenue Agency.
Program Details
- Application Process: Applications can be submitted as needed by each citizen within the fiscal year (April 1st -March 31st) accompanied by the required documents including income statements meeting the minimum requirements as laid out in the Health Resources FAQ page.
- Time Period & Benefit Amount: Now (2025) until March 31st, 2026 – up to $1,250.00 per Verified MNO Citizen Pending Funding*
- Payment Process: Funds will be disbursed through direct deposit by the MNO Finance Branch within a 30-day processing period. Direct deposit information must be provided during the initial application.
- Follow-Up: Receipts for health services or items identified in the application must be submitted after receiving the services or items in order to receive future reimbursement.
This project aims to provide a simplified process to accessing financial support for health services, ensuring that Verified MNO Citizens can receive the care they need. Eligible medical expenses include: Dental Care; Hearing Care;Vision Care, Fees for Health Testing such as lab tests or other diagnostics, Medications, Vaccines, & Assistive Devices.
Accessing the Support
- Complete and submit application & verification declaration
- Must provide a quote of services or items requested at the time of initial application
- Must provide a copy of receipt for service or item
- Must provide direct deposit details to receive reimbursement
- Must be able to provide proof of monthly net earnings for family unit aged 18+ (excluding those 18-29 currently attending school) such as a Notice of Assessment for the previous tax year, T4 tax form, minimum 2 Pay Stubs or confirmation of annual income.
- Must be able to provide proof of exhausted benefits, such as statement of remaining coverage from provider for requested need
- Expected timeline: Please allow up to 5 business days for application processing
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Health Resources Project is intended to assist Verified Métis Citizens with access to health-
related needs by assisting with the expenses related to these needs.
“Family Unit” can be an individual adult/family who may live in a shared household but does not receive financial support from those they live with.
Eligible monthly net income includes all family members living at home over the age of 18 – with
the exception of those ages 18-29 currently enrolled in school.
Pending funding, Each Verified Métis Citizen is eligible for up to $1,250 in health resources up until March 31st
,
2026, at which point this amount is subject to change.
It is important to note that reimbursement of funds can take up to 30 business days from the
date of approval. If after 30 business days you have not received your reimbursement, please
feel free to reach out via email at metishealth@metisnation.org
This project is intended to support Verified Métis Citizens with medical needs who are unable to meet these needs due to financial barriers.
This means that while you may have medical benefits through your
spouse/partner/employer/parents, you are unable to cover the full cost of the required medical item and/or service.
• Example: Insurance covers $200 of $450 glasses, MNO may provide funds for remaining $250)
Following the completion and submission of the Extended Health Resources Project application, the amount provided will be subject to the request. If the whole of $1,250.00 is needed for the item/service, if approved, the whole amount would be provided.
Citizens are free to split the $1,250.00 as needed and will need to submit a new application each time and include a quote or receipt in order to be granted the funds as well as all previously required documents.
The funding is intended for the needs of Verified Métis Citizens only. The application must be completed by the Verified Métis Citizen who intends to receive the service or health related item.
The receipt or quote provided must include the name and details for the applying Métis Citizen only.
If the household has 2 or more Verified Métis Citizens, each Citizen would need to submit their own application.
This funding is designated for health-related needs including but not limited to: Hearing Care, Dental Care, Vision Care, Diagnostic Testing and/or lab results, Medications,Vaccines, and Assistive Devices.
Household Size | Monthly Earnings | Household Size | Monthly Earnings | |
1 person | $2,579.27 | 6 persons | $6,317.47 | |
2 persons | $3,647.39 | 7 persons | $6,823.81 | |
3 persons | $4,467.52 | 8 persons | $7,295.00 | |
4 persons | $5,158.24 | 9 persons | $7,737.52 | |
5 persons | $5,767.06 | 10 persons | $8,156.14 |