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Program: Non-Insured Health Benefits  
Organization: Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Band Office
Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig Health Centre - Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-229-1836
Fax: 807-229-3367
Website: www.picriver.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PicRiv...
Address:
c/o c/o Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig
PO Box 215 c/o Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig
Heron Bay, ON
P0T 1R0
Street Address:
11 Lynx Rd
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
 
Location:
  • Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaagamig Health Centre is located at Lynx Rd in the community of Heron Bay on Biigtinging Nishnaabeg reserve land
  • Situated across from the Children and Family Learning Centre (Day Care)
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Unaffiliated
  • Political Territorial Organization: Anishinabek Nation, Union of Ontario Indians (UOI)
  • Robinson-Superior Treaty


Responsible for 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 with travel agencies, hotels, airlines and bus companies
  • Maintains client documentation, receipts and related information

Fees: None
Application:
  • Booked appointments required for assistance with NIHB forms

  • Client responsible for attendance at scheduled doctor/specialist appointment

  • Information for NIHB program can be found on website
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg requiring assistance with Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibwe, available upon request
Area Served:
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg  
See Also: Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples

This information was last completely updated on October 11, 2024

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