Description

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) offers Extended Health Benefits (EHB), a public benefits plan, which helps eligible residents with the cost of non-insured medical needs not covered by the NWT Health Care Plan.

Benefit Amount

Amounts vary.

Eligibility Criteria

• Hold a valid NWT Health Care Card.
• Not be eligible for benefits under the Métis Health Benefits Policy or Non-Insured Health Benefits Program.
• Have either filed an income tax return for the previous year or completed section 4: Alternate Proof of Income

For full details, visit: https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/extended-health-benefits

Application Process

Complete the Extended Health Benefits Application form.

Seniors complete the Extended Health Benefits Seniors Application form.

Submit your completed form by:

• email to healthcarecard@gov.nt.ca;
• fax to 1-867-777-3197; or
• mail to:
  • Health Services Administration Office
    Health and Social Services
    Bag #9
    Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0

Contact

• Phone: 1-800-661-0830 (toll free)
• Email: healthcarecard@gov.nt.ca