Medical Transportation Assistance Program - First Nations Health Authority

Provides assistance with the cost of mealsaccommodation and transportation to help travel to a medical appointment outside the community of residence.

Coverage is intended as a supplement and may not cover the full cost of travel.

Access medical transportation benefits if traveling to:

  • Medical services covered by MSP or a public health agency
  • Services ​eligible under the Health Benefits Program (e.g., dental, vision, etc.)
  • Traditional healers
  • Treatment at an First Nations Health Authority funded facility for substance use

Covers travel to the closes​t appropriate provider, using the most efficient and economical type of transportation appropriate to needs and medical condition. 

Address / Contact Info

701 - 1166 Alberni Street Vancouver, BCV6E 3Z3
Mailing address:
Health Benefits Office
540-757 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
V6C 1A1
First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) Head Office
501 - 100 Park Royal South
West Vancouver, BC
V7T 1A2

Phone Numbers

Health Benefits Office: 1-855-550-5454
Fax (toll-free): 1-888-299-9222

Hours of Operation

Health Benefits Office: Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Web Links

This program was last updated on: 27 Oct 2023.