Patient Travel Assistance

The Patient Transportation program provides supplementary benefits intended to ensure that eligible clients have access to medically-required services. It is not intended to cover all costs that may be associated with a client’s medical condition and travel requirements.

Also provides client transportation to addictions services once the client is accepted for funding to a recovery, addictions, or healing centre. Provided by the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program (NIHB). Gitxsan Health Society works with First Nations Health and Inuit Branch in assisting Gitxsan members.

Program does not cover some services, including orthodontic, chiropractic, optometry, physiotherapy, prescription pick-up, psychological counselling, podiatry, dietician visits, nutritionist visits and compassionate travel.

Address / Contact Info

Gitxsan Health Society
P.O. BOX 223 Hazelton, BCV0J 1Y0

Phone Numbers

Direct Patient Travel Line: (250) 842-5165
Toll-Free: 1-800-663-9935
After Hours Emergency (leave message): (250) 842-8629
Fax: (250) 842-5587

Hours of Operation

Regular hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

After Hours Emergency Services: Friday, 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

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Areas Served

Communities ServedHazelton and Area

Service Details

Referral criteriaMust be referred out of town to see medical specialists, by their physician, that are not covered in the North.
Languages spokenEnglish

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This program was last updated on: 18 Jan 2023.