The Compassionate Care: Cancer Transportation Program provides financial assistance to MNA Citizens who must travel to their cancer-related appointments.
To apply for this program you must:
- Be an MNA Citizen.
- Be travelling to a cancer-related appointment more than 50 kilometers from the applicant’s primary residence.
- Provide proof of medical appointment from your physician confirming name, date, time, and location.
- Be 18 years of age or older, or accompanied by a legal guardian aged 18 or older.
If you need help with the application or have any questions, please e-mail health@metis.org, or call the Health Programs Administrator at 780-455-2200.
Completed applications can be sent to the e-mail listed above. Please be sure to read over the eligibility requirements and include relevant documentation before submitting.
This program is offered to eligible participants on a first come, first served basis as funding is limited.
Cancer Transportation FAQ
All FAQsWhy only Cancer-related appointments? What is in place for people with other medical needs?
As this program is funded by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC), only those travelling to a cancer-related appointment will be eligible to receive this benefit. For a different service that may help alleviate some of the financial burdens of being away from home for medical appointments, please visit our page on the Medically Necessary Accommodations Program.
What can I be reimbursed for, other than transportation costs?
Parking costs associated with travel to a medical appointment can be reimbursed with receipts up to a maximum of $40 per appointment. This rate was based on the average cost to purchase a weeklong parking pass at most Alberta medical hospitals.
How long does it take to get reimbursed?
Cheques can sometimes take up to a month or more to be processed and mailed by the MNA.