Medical transport service
LSLIRC has a contribution agreement with NIHB for Medical Transportation for Off Reserve clients who reside in our catchment area. LSLIRC follows the Medical Transportation Policy set out by NIHB.
Catchment Area
To access medical transportation benefits, a confirmation that the client has an appointment with a medically required health service must be obtained from the health care professional or their representative, and submitted.
Assistance with meals may be provided where the time away from home to attend the medically required appointment is more than 6 hours in one day.
Assistance with overnight accommodations may be provided on a case-by-case basis, which may include a review of the medical justification, time of appointment, distance travelled, and scheduled or coordinated medical transportation.
Assistance for travel when private vehicles are used, reimbursement to the client will be issued as per the regional rate of $0.245/km. When it has been determined that a private vehicle is the most appropriate, efficient and economical means of transportation to access medically required health services. Coverage for the use of a private vehicle will not be approved when scheduled and coordinated medical transportation is available.
about NIHB
The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Medical Transportation Policy Framework defines the policies and benefits under which the NIHB program will fund eligible registered First Nations and recognized Inuit clients with access to medically required health services not provided in the community of residence.
Medical transportation benefits are funded in accordance with the mandate of the NIHB program, including providing sustainable, non-insured health benefits appropriate to the needs of the clients. The NIHB Medical Transportation Policy Framework sets out a clear definition as to the eligibility of clients, the types of benefits provided, and the criteria under which they will be funded.
The NIHB Medical Transportation Policy Framework applies to the delivery and administration of all medical transportation benefits under the federal NIHB Program.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for NIHB program benefits, a person must be a Canadian resident and currently registered or eligible to be registered under a provincial or territorial health insurance plan and have the following status:
- A registered Indian, according to the Indian Act or an Inuk recognized by an Inuit Land Claim organization.
- An infant, less than 24 months of age, whose parent is an eligible client.
- Resides off reserve and in the LSLIRC catchment area
Benefits may be provided for clients to access the following types of medically necessary health services:
- Medical services defined as insured services by provincial or territorial health plans.
- Diagnostic tests and medical treatments which are covered by provincial or territorial health plans.
- Publicly funded alcohol, solvent, drug abuse and detox treatment.
- Traditional healers.
- Non-Insured Health Benefits (vision, dental, mental health, medical supplies and equipment).
- Publicly funded preventative screening such as breast cancer screening where coordination with other medical travel is not feasible.
PROGRAM CONTACT:
LSLIRC Direct Line: (780)523-6400
LSLIRC Fax: (780)523-4480
Edmonton Referral Unit: 1-800-514-7106
Edmonton Referral Unit: Fax: 1-833-897-5806
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