Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek - Rocky Bay First Nation Medical Centre

Application

Non-Insured Health Benefits

Requires booked appointments
Applications for prior approval must be submitted to NIHB at least 10 days prior to a scheduled appointment

Medical Transportation

Requires written proof of medical appointment
Requires at least one week advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies
Advance cancellation recommended

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay First Nation) who require assistance with Non-insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements and forms, and assistance with medical transportation due to age or disability

Fees

None

Contacts

Cecilie Hardy - Receptionist/Medical Van Booking
807-885-3205 Ext 2001 * cehardy@rockybayfn.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretive Services

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits Service claims and coordinating medical transportation for community 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 medical appointments out-of-town in Nipigon and Thunder Bay

Medical transportation trips are available Tue and Thu each week to Nipigon and Mon, Wed and Fri each week to Thunder Bay

Medical Transportation Program