Canada Health Insurance

Northwest Territories Insurance

Prescription Drugs

- Individuals on social assistance receive 100% coverage.
- Individuals over 65 receive 100% coverage.

Dental Care

- Coverage is only available for oral surgery performed in a hospital.

Vision Care

- Those over 65 receive a set amount for reimbursement.

Hospital Care

- Coverage is available for basic ward accommodations.

Health Specialists

- 100% coverage for physiotherapy, speech therapy, and psychology sessions performed in a hospital.
- There is no coverage for other services.

Homecare and Nursing

- Individuals under 65 years receive limited coverage.
- Individuals over 65 years receive 100% coverage for medication and non-medical supplies.
- Individual must make partial payments for nursing home care.

Ambulatory Services

- Coverage is available for air and ground transportation.

Hearing Aids

- Those over 65 receive up to $500 every 3 years.

Medical Equipment and Supplies

- Individuals without private health insurance receive 100% coverage for oxygen and prosthetics.
- Individuals with private health insurance receive 20% coverage for oxygen and prosthetics.

Click here for further details on the Northwest Territories Health Care Plan.

 

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