Medical Transportation saves lives
How to access medical transportation & Access Client Navigator in Winnipeg
The program may cover your medical transportation costs if you need to travel to Winnipeg from the Island Lake Communities for medical care.
This benefit covers the travel costs for you to attend medically necessary health services that are unavailable:
- On Reserve
- in your Community of Residence
What Gets Covered if Eligible
Travel Costs
Bus, Airlines and Private Vehicles and emergency transportation, such as ambulance by air or ground
Living Expenses
Such as meals and accommodations
Escorts
Medical transportation benefits may also be provided for an aide, also known as an escort to travel with you. Coverage for escorts depends on certain requirements being met.
How to Get Medical Transportation
Request Coverage from your local Health Authority
NIHB Transportation Referral: 204-983-0911 or Toll Free: 1-877-983-0911
Request Coverage from FARHA
FARHA Island Lake Transportation Call: 204-982-3339 or Toll Free: 1-877-982-3339
NIHB Medical Policy Framework
Benefit coverage is outlined in the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program Medical Transportation Policy Framework. Prior approval may be required.
Medical Transportation saves lives
Client Navigator
A new initiative for FARHA starting in 2021.
We work in close collaboration with hospitals, social workers, nursing stations in the communities.
Continually exploring long and short term solutions to ensure our patients and clients receive suitable and secure care.
How Client Navigator Helps
Navigate Complex Health System
We help navigate the Anishininew People through the complex Health system in Winnipeg.
Locate Accommodations and Local Transportation
We offer support in finding accommodations, transportation, long-term living arrangements for medically located patients who come from the communities.
Daily Aid Living
We provide additional support in daily aid living in home supports and assistance to get to their appointments.
Our Team
