Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office - Referral Clerk

Program:	Referral Clerk

Organizations:	Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Health Office

Phone Numbers:	807-548-5876

Toll-Free:	1-888-767-4960

Fax:	807-548-2337


Email:	health1@niisaachewan.ca

Website:	www.niisaachewan.ca

Address:	Dalles Rd RR 1 Kenora, ON P9N 3W7

Street Address:	22 Band Office Rd Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation

Location:	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:

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm; Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm Medical Van runs Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm

Contacts:	Referral Clerk and Community Health Representative 807-548-5876 Ext 228 * health2@niisaachewan.ca

Service Description:	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

Fees:	None

Application:	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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	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

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 4-3-2025

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