Referral Clerk

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22 Band Office Rd
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
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807-548-5876
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Toll-Free: 1-888-767-4960
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Fax: 807-548-2337
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm; Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm


Medical Van runs Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm

Application

Medical Transportation

  • Requires written proof of medical appointment

  • Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies

  • Advance cancellation recommended


Non-Insured Health Benefits


  • Requires booked appointments


NOTE: The following types of services will not be provided by Medical Transportation:

  • Travel outside Canada

  • Ambulance services

  • Services occurring outside Band operations

  • Benefits for clients requiring dialysis, chemotherapy, methadone ingestion and radiation treatment will be prior approved through NIHB Medical Transportation Framework

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation who require assistance with Non-insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements and forms, and/or assistance with medical transportation due to age or disability

Fees

None

Contacts

Referral Clerk and Community Health Representative
807-548-5876 Ext 228 * health2@niisaachewan.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretive Services

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Responsible for Medical Transportation assistance and processing Non-Insured Health Service claims for community and Band members
  • Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual
  • Assists with making travel arrangements
  • Maintains client documentation, receipts and related information
  • Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community and to medical/specialist appointments at the nearest appropriate facility
  • Provides pick-up and drop-off at Kenora Greyhound station
Last updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit