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Program:
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Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office - Referral Clerk
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Phone Numbers:
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807-548-5876
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-767-4960
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Fax:
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807-548-2337
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Address:
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Dalles Rd RR 1
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
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Street
Address:
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22 Band Office Rd
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
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Location:
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- Band office is located at Band Office Rd in the community of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, formerly known as Dalles First Nation
- Community is approx 27 km NW of Kenora off Hwy 17A and along Hwy 658
- Consists of 2 settlements:
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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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
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Public Contacts:
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Referral Clerk and Community Health Representative
807-548-5876 Ext 228 * health2@niisaachewan.ca
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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4/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=152448
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