The Health and Social Division at Qalipu strives to improve the lives and wellbeing of our members and communities. We promote health education, active living, mental health, and spiritual and cultural practices in all our programs and services. We take a holistic approach; the health and wellbeing of our members is important to us.
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Program
Currently Qalipu coordinates and oversees the administration of the Medical Transportation Benefit, and the Mental Health Counselling Benefit. The division continues to set goals that will see the transfer of additional Non-Insured Health Benefits from Indigenous Services Canada to the Band. This continued growth will allow for greater capacity and expertise within the Band, our province, more employment opportunities, and improved response times.
We have staff in various office locations to help you navigate and understand your health benefits. Please contact us.
NIHB Support Specialists: Ensure membership reimbursements are screened, scanned and directed in timely and effective manner. Prepare preapprovals for Mental Health and Medical Transportation Benefit. Coordination of travel and accommodations for medical appointments, assess and process reimbursements.
| Grand Falls – Windsor Office Susan Bryan 709-393-7770 sbryan@qalipu.ca |
Glenwood Office Jasmine Collis 709-679-2238 jcollis@qalipu.ca |
Stephenville Office (rear entrance) Melissa Sullivan 709-643-2456 msullivan@qalipu.ca |
| Corner Brook Office Megan Blanchard 709-634-5078 mablanchard@qalipu.ca |
Corner Brook Office Natasha Lavers 709-634-5042 nlavers@qalipu.ca |
NIHB Navigator: Ensures broadest possible access and understanding of the NIHB program, educates membership and communities on their benefits, advocates and liaise on behalf of membership with respect to health benefits.
Howard Thistle
709-679-5743 or 855-675-5743
hthistle@qalipu.ca
Manager of Health Services: Provides leadership to the Health and Social Division, builds partnerships and collaborations, increases capacities and addresses concerns.
Mitch Blanchard
709-634-8046
mblanchard@qalipu.ca