Hope Air Flights

Provided by: Hope Air
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Service Description

Provides free flights to low-income Canadians who must travel to medical care that does not exist in their communities. Free flights are also available for someone to accompany a patient under 18 years. If medically necessary, a free flight may be available for someone to accompany a patient over 19 years. Services include:

  • Free Flights
  • Free ground transportation
  • Free meal vouchers
  • Free hotel/lodge accommodations

Hotel accommodations and meal vouchers are also available to applicants who are driving 80km or more from home for the medical appointment.

Information

Eligibility:
Individuals who in financial need and cannot afford the cost of an airline ticket to receive medical care * Have a confirmed healthcare appointment that is covered by their provincial healthcare plan * Be medically cleared by their physician to fly on a commercial plane
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Book a medical appointment first, then make a flight request online or by telephone
Documents Required:
Completed online application form * Information on the incomes of all members of the applicant's household * Email address * A government-issued photo ID for all travellers * The date and time of a confirmed medical appointment * Referring doctor's contact information
Language:
English * Website available in French
Website:
https://hopeair.ca
Coverage Area:
Kanata / Canada

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