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Program:	Fort Frances Office - Extended Health Benefits
Organizations:	District of Rainy River Services Board
Phone Numbers:	807-274-5349
Toll-Free:	1-800-265-5349
Fax:	807-274-0678
Email:	connect@rrdssab.on.ca
Website:	www.rrdssab.ca
Address:	450 Scott St Fort Frances, ON P9A 1H2
Location:	Located at Scott St across the street from Safeway Closest intersection is at Scott St and Armit Ave
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Contacts:	Tanis Fretter - Children's Services and Income Support Manager 807-274-5349 Ext 241 * tanis.fretter@rrdssab.ca
Service Description:	Provides various health benefits to individuals and families with high health costs Benefits are determined based on need and may include: basic dental care diabetic supplies eyeglasses hearing aids prescription drugs surgical supplies and dressings transportation for medical appointments
Fees:	None
Application:	Individuals can apply by contacting the office
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals and families who: are between 16 and 65 years of age have high prescription drug costs or other health related costs were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months, or are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because they received a payment for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 12-4-2025
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