Wiichihiituwin: Frequently Asked Questions

Yes.

Wiichihiituwin staff work with your local CMC liaison officer to arrange your medical appointment. 

Yes.

You have an important role to play. Your responsibilities are listed here

Please call your local CMC at least 48 hours in advance and give the reason for cancelling. If you are outside your community, you still need to let your local CMC know. They will contact the Wiichihiituwin Liaison Nurse linked to your community.

You will be notified.

After two non-valid cancellations, you will lose your order of priority for the medical appointment and will have to restart the process of rescheduling your appointment.

Yes.

Wiichihittuwin staff arrange your transport to and from your home community, and to and from your medical appointment.

More info: Travelling

A packing list is here.

Travelling with a baby or young child 

You need to carry a valid Health Insurance Card with you at all times | How to get a valid Health Insurance card 

If you are travelling by plane, you and your escort each need either one valid photo ID or 2 valid ID without a photo.

Yes. The process of getting reimbursed depends on where you stayed. More info about getting reimbursed

Yes.

Wiichihiituwin staff will take care of your lodging, and will ensure your food needs are met. More info about lodging and meals 

This page describes the process

Private medical services (not covered by RAMQ); Wiichihiituwin only covers services referred by CBHSSJB medical professionals.

• Private hospital room.
• Parking fees.
• Hotel expenses if you stay overnight while driving.
• Hotel movie rentals, long-distance calls, minibar expenses and intentional damage to the hotel room.

If you don't have your RAMQ (Health Insurance Card) with you or if your card has expired, you must pay for the services you receive and then apply to the Régie to get the money back. The Cree Health Board will not reimburse you.