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Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Medical Transportation Policy Framework

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Medical Transportation Policy Framework (PDF version will open in a new window) (232 KB)


Effective date: July 2005

Table of Contents

Introduction

  1. General Principles
  2. Coordinated Travel
  3. Modes of Transportation
  4. Emergency Transportation
  5. Client Escorts
  6. Appointments
  7. Addictions Treatment Travel Policy
  8. Traditional Healer Services Travel Policy
  9. Meals and Accomodation
  10. Reimbursement of Travel Expenses
  11. Exceptions
  12. Exclusions

Appendix A - Definitions
Appendix B - Client Eligibility
Appendix C - Meal, Accomodation and Kilometre Allowances
Appendix D - Privacy
Appendix E - Appeal Process
Appendix F - Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Audit Program

Last Updated: 2005-09-16 Top