|
Program:
|
Medical Transportation Program
|
|
|
Address:
|
c/o c/o Couchiching First Nation Education Department
RR 2, RMB 2027 c/o Couchiching First Nation Education Department
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M3
|
Map
|
|
|
|
Street Address:
|
201 Frog Creek Rd Multi-Use Facility
Fort Frances
|
Map
|
|
|
|
Location:
|
- Functions as the Multi Purpose Building located at Frog Creek Rd
- Closest intersection is at Hwy 11 and Frog Creek Rd
- Houses a few health programs, a Recreation Centre, the Education Department and a Toy Lending Library
|
|
|
Hours:
|
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Medical transportation provided between 5:30 am-5:30 pm
|
|
|
Service Description:
|
Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Couchiching First Nation
- Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory
ServicesPolitical Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Delivers medical transportation services and assistance with processing Non-Insured Health benefits claims
- Provides transportation from/to Couchiching Reserve to any medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist etc) in the town of Fort Frances
- Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual for out-of-town medical appointments through the Non-Insured Health benefits program
- Provides assistance with making arrangements for any medical appointments out of town such as booking appointments, hotels, and completing applications for mileage compensation
|
|
|
Application:
|
Local Medical Transportation
- Requires written proof of medical appointment
- Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies
- Advance cancellation recommended
Out-of-Town Medical Assistance
- Must make arrangements for out-of-town travel at least 2 weeks prior to date of appointment/travel to allow time to process Prior Approval package with Health Canada
- Must have Confirmation of Appointment (COA-blue slip) stamped/signed and return to Health Centre after appointment
|
|
Eligibility / Target Population:
|
Must be a member and resident of Couchiching First Nation
|
|
Area Served:
|
|
Couchiching First Nation
|
Map
|
|
|