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Your band may be able to offer you support for the move.If the relocation is considered permanent due to your medicalsituation, your band may be able to provide you with support in yourtransition to Winnipeg. The Interpreter/Resource Workers will not beable to assist you outside of the hospitals but will be able to provideyou with resources in Winnipeg that you can contact for supports.Why am I, or my loved one, being transferred elsewhere?The level of care you or your loved one requires may trigger a demandfor medical services that are not available where his/her care iscurrently being managed. This means you or your loved one will needto be transferred to another facility to receive appropriate care.Transfers may also occur out of Winnipeg to another regionalhospital closer to your home community. Discuss transfers with anInterpreter/Resource Worker present so all information is clearlyunderstood.How do I get back home?Many of the workers, such as social workers, discharge planners andInterpreter/Resource Workers, who can help you through discharge ortransfer, can also help you get home again. Once your level of care isstabilized and your care plan is reviewed with you and your family,hospital staff will be able to connect with Non-Insured Health Benefitsto make arrangements for you. Speak with these people about yourdischarge plan.If you have been sent out from a First Nation community, then thehealth care team will notify First Nation Inuit Health when you aremedically able to return home. If you became ill while visiting inWinnipeg you may be eligible for support from Non-Insured HealthBenefits. The Interpreter/Resource worker will be able to connect withNon-Insured Health Benefits to determine your eligibility for supportto get home.9
What if I require care for my children while I am in the hospital?If family members are not available, then agencies like Ma Mawi Wi ChiItata Centre have programming that is accessible and affordable. LocalChild and Family Services may be able to assist you as well for urgentand temporary situations.Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre363 McGregor St. 925-0340318 Anderson Ave. 925-0349443 Spence Ave. 925-0348What if I miss an appointment?There are some reasons for missing an appointment that areacceptable (such as admittance to a hospital or the weather is badso no flights are available). However, it is very important to attendall appointments when possible as you may have a long wait toreschedule another appointment.If your travel is being funded and you miss an appointment withouta logical or undeniable reason, you may lose your eligibility forcoverage. Your Health Centre or Nursing Station community staff canhelp you call your appointment location to let them know you are notable to make it. Connect with your funder as well to ensure you do notlose funding for future appointments.10
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