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Program:	Extended Health Benefits
Organizations:	Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Band Office Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Band Office - Ontario Works
Phone Numbers:	807-229-1749
Fax:	807-229-1944
Website:	www.picriver.com
Address:	c/o c/o Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Band Office PO Box 193 c/o Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Band Office Heron Bay, ON P0T 1R0
Street Address:	78 Pic River Rd Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
Location:	Band Office is located at Pic River Rd in the community of Heron Bay within Biigtigong Nishnaabeg also known as Pic River First Nation Reserve is on Hwy 627 at mouth of Pic River along N shore of Lake Superior approx 13 km SE of Marathon
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contacts:	Donalda Gagne - Ontario Works Program donalda.gagne@picriver.com Simone Desmoulin - Social Services Director simone.desmoulin@picriver.com
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 can apply by contacting the office
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg 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: 10-11-2024
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