Important Changes to the Medical Transportation Program for Prince George Area Clients

3/1/2018

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Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) would like to inform First Nations clients living in and near Prince George of important service changes.

Effective April 1, 2018: First Nations Health Authority will be delivering patient travel services for all non-CSFS clients living off-reserve in the Prince George catchment area.

CSFS will continue providing on and off-reserve patient travel services for First Nations in Takla Lake, Yekooche, Saikuz, Nadleh, Stellaten, Burns Lake Band, Wetsuweten, Skin Tyee, Cheslatta and Nee Tahi Buhn.

CSFS and FNHA are committed to a seamless transition of services for our clients, and ask that you share the following information with your clients.

Medical Appointments Before April 1, 2018

Clients who have to travel for medical appointments scheduled in February and March can contact:

Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS)

Vanderhoof Office

CSFS office: 1-866-567-2333


Medical Appointments After April 1, 2018

Clients who have medical appointments scheduled for April 1, 2018 and onward can contact:

First Nations Health Authority

Medical Transportation Program

Patient Travel Services: 1-800-317-7878

Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm


Prince George catchment area clients are considered to be all eligible clients living off reserve in Prince George, north as far as MacKenzie, east as far as Valemont, south as far as Quesnel, west as far as Smithers, and all points in between.

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