Transportation:
Parking:
- for members and immediate family (not friends) while member is an outpatient or in hospital
- visits by the member for acute bleeds or clinic appointments would be totally covered.
- one vehicle per day to current daily maximum;
- tickets are accepted by some lots; They are held by the nurse coordinators and distributed to members as needed.
- for lots that do not take the tickets, members may submit their receipts, within six months of date on receipt, for reimbursement.
Mileage for out-of-town medical care for members living 100 km or more from Winnipeg, and not eligible for other travel allowance programs;
Taxi to/from hospital
- when there is a disabling situation,
- maximum of five round trips per month;
- members are required to call the Chapter office to arrange all taxi service from Monday to Friday.
- In case of emergencies, after office hours and weekends/holidays members can call directly for service and remit a receipt to the Chapter for reimbursement.
- Members using the service outside these guidelines risk having their privileges revoked for six months;
- all other possible sources of funding and transport should be explored first (e.g., social services, public transportation)
Ambulance service – one ambulance per year up to 50% of the cost (maximum of $350) if no other source of funding is available
How to Apply:
- Download and complete the Member Request for Service Form
- Attach original receipts – receipts will be returned to you
- Mail form and receipts to Chapter office: Canadian Hemophilia Society, Manitoba Chapter Suite 324, 120-1400 Ellice Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3G 0J1
NOTE: All Client Service claims must be made within six months of receiving the service.