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Program: Extended Health Benefits

Organizations: Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation - Band Office
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation - Education Centre - Ontario Works
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 Nigigoonsiminikaaning 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
Application: Individuals can apply by contacting the office
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-481-2536
Fax: 807-481-2511
Email: ontarioworks@nigigoonsiminikaaning.ca
Website: www.nigigoonsiminikaaning.ca
Address: c/o c/o Education Department
PO Box 68 c/o Education Department
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M5
Street
Address:
Education Centre
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
Location:
  • Education Centre is located in the community of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
  • Addresses education issues and serves as the location for adult education through Seven Generations
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Payday Fri bi-weekly 8:30 am-2 pm
Contacts: Drake Crosson - Ontario Works Coordinator
807-481-2536 * ontarioworks@nigigoonsiminikaaning.ca

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/20/2025

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