NH Connections - Eligibility

Who is eligible?

You are eligible to use NH Connections if:

1) You have a valid BC CareCard; and

2) You don't need medical care during 

    your trip; and

3) You're 16 years or older (passengers

    younger than 16 must be

    accompanied by a companion); and

4) You are traveling for a physician referred medical service;

OR

    You need to access a health service that's not available in your home community 
    (such as a physiotherapy appointment);

OR

    You have been transported outside of your home community by ambulance and 

     need return travel home (when calling to book a seat on NH Connections, you will

     be asked for information about your ambulance trip, including transport date, and

     your original departure and destination points);

OR

     You are traveling as a companion (see Companions)

Who is not eligible?

You are not eligible for the Northern Health Connections travel service if:

• You can obtain the medical service in your home community;

OR

• You require ongoing medical care during transportation

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