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Program:	Extended Health Benefits
Organizations:	Deer Lake First Nation Deer Lake First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers:	807-775-2141
Fax:	807-775-2220
Website:	www.deerlake.firstnation.ca
Address:	c/o c/o Deer Lake Band Office Box 39 c/o Deer Lake Band Office Deer Lake, ON P0V 1N0
Street Address:	Deer Lake Band Office Deer Lake First Nation
Location:	Community is located 180 km N of Red Lake on NE shore of Deer Lake Reserve is only accessible by air year-round at Deer Lake Airport and a seasonal winter road from Pickle Lake, via the Northern Ontario Resource Trail and through North S
Accessibility:	Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes:	Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible with side ramp but no automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Not accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts:	Amy Rae - Ontario Works Administrator 807-775-2141
Service Description:	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 may apply by contacting the office
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Deer Lake 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
This information was last completely updated on: 8-26-2025
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