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Program: Extended Health Benefits

Organizations: Bearskin Lake First Nation
Bearskin Lake First Nation - Band Office
Description of Services: 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
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Bearskin Lake First Nation aged 16-65 years




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
Application: Individuals can apply by contacting the office
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-363-2518
Fax: 807-363-1066
Email: reception@michikan.ca
Address: c/o c/o Band Office
PO Box 25 c/o Band Office
Bearskin Lake, ON
P0V 1E0
Street
Address: 		Band Office
Bearskin Lake First Nation
Location:
  • Community is located 400 km N of Sioux Lookout on W shores of Michikan Lake
  • Reserve is only accessible by air year-round and a seasonal winter road from Windigo Lake north through Muskrat Dam
  • Consists of 3 settlements all connec
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts: Rocky Moskotaywenene - Ontario Works Administrator

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 8/13/2025

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