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Program: Medical Transportation Program

Organizations: Couchiching First Nation
Couchiching First Nation - Band Office
Couchiching First Nation - Band Office - Health Services
Description of Services: Delivers medical transportation services and assistance with processing Non-Insured Health benefits claims
  • Provides transportation from/to Couchiching Reserve to any medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist etc) in the town of Fort Frances
  • Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual for out-of-town medical appointments through the Non-Insured Health benefits program
  • Provides assistance with making arrangements for any medical appointments out of town such as booking appointments, hotels, and completing applications for mileage compensation

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Must be a member and resident of Couchiching First Nation
Application: Local Medical Transportation

  • Requires written proof of medical appointment

  • Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies

  • Advance cancellation recommended


Out-of-Town Medical Assistance

  • Must make arrangements for out-of-town travel at least 2 weeks prior to date of appointment/travel to allow time to process Prior Approval package with Health Canada

  • Must have Confirmation of Appointment (COA-blue slip) stamped/signed and return to Health Centre after appointment
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Couchiching First Nation

Phone Numbers: 807-274-3228
Fax: 807-274-6199
Email: receptionist@couchiching.ca
Website: www.couchichingfirstnation.com/medical-transportat...
Address: c/o c/o Couchiching First Nation Education Department
RR 2, RMB 2027 c/o Couchiching First Nation Education Department
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M3
Street
Address: 		201 Frog Creek Rd Multi-Use Facility
Fort Frances
Location:
  • Functions as the Multi Purpose Building located at Frog Creek Rd
  • Closest intersection is at Hwy 11 and Frog Creek Rd
  • Houses a few health programs, a Recreation Centre, the Education Department and a Toy Lending Library
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Medical transportation provided between 5:30 am-5:30 pm
Contacts: Jamie Lynne Morrisseau - Medical Transportation Clerk
807-274-8501 * jamie.morrisseau@couchiching.ca
Courtney Buckshot - Community Health Representative
807-274-3228 Ext 753 * courtney.buckshot@couchiching.ca

 
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