Basic Blue Benefits

Ambulance

Coverage for emergency Ambulance services provided by a participating ambulance company anywhere in Manitoba, and payment of up to $500 per trip for services provided elsewhere. Non-emergency trips are also covered on the prior recommendation of an attending physician if the patient is non-ambulatory (cannot walk) and cannot be transported by any means other than ambulance.

Treat No Transport (Treat and Release)

Coverage for medical treatment provided by an ambulance paramedic when a participating ambulance operator is called to the scene of an accident or place of illness and transportation to hospital is not provided. Payment is limited to allowable charges set by the applicable Regional Health Authority.

Air Ambulance

Coverage for air ambulance to a maximum of $5,000 per trip. Maximum $10,000 per person, per calendar year.

Stretcher Service (Medical Van)

Coverage for "non-emergency" transport by stretcher by a participating stretcher service to a lifetime maximum of $400 per person.

Semi-Private Hospital Room

Combined maximum of 60 days in any one hospital per person, per calendar year for:

• Coverage for a semi-private hospital room in Manitoba, or comparable payment toward the cost of a semi-private room in a hospital elsewhere.
• Payment of $20 per person for each day hospitalized when semi-private room accommodations are requested but not available.

Hostel Care

Payment of the per diem charge for hostel accommodation if diagnostic testing or treatment is required at a Manitoba hospital located more than 60 kilometres from your home and you are placed in a recognized medical hostel associated with the hospital.