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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Wabauskang First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-529-3174
Fax: 807-529-3007
Email: wabauskangfn@hotmail.com
Address:
PO Box 339
Ear Falls, ON
P0V 1T0
Street Address:
Wabauskang Band Office 131 Main St, Wabauskang 21
Wabauskang First Nation
 
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Main St in the community of Wabauskang First Nation
  • Community is approx 30 km S of Ear Falls off Hwy 105, near the small town of Perrault Falls; 70 km N of Vermilion Bay along E shores of Wabauskang Lake
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Della Van Wynen - Social Services Administrator
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wabauskang First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Bimose Tribal Council (BTC)
  • Provincial Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


Provides various health benefits to individuals and families with high health costs

Benefits are determined based on need and may include:
  • basic dental care
  • diabetic supplies
  • eyeglasses
  • hearing aids
  • prescription drugs
  • surgical supplies and dressings
  • transportation for medical appointments

Fees: None
Application: Individuals can apply by contacting the office
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Wabauskang First Nation 16-65 years of age


Individuals and families who:

  • were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months, or

  • are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because they received a payment for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibwe, available upon request
Area Served:
Wabauskang First Nation  
See Also: Financial Assistance

This information was last completely updated on December 2, 2024

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