Extended Health

Seniors Benefits

The Seniors Benefit Program provides Extended Health Benefits to Métis and Non-Native residents who are 60 years of age and older. The coverage ensures that seniors will have access to a range of benefits not covered by hospital and medical insurance.

You are eligible for senior's benefits if you are registered with the NWT Health Care Plan, a permanent resident in the NWT and Non-Native or Métis.

Specified Disease Benefits

The Government of the Northwest Territories provides Extended Health Benefits (E.H.B.) to Non-Native and Metis residents for specified Diseases.

You are eligible for the Extended Health Benefits program if you are:

• registered with the NWT Health Care Plan
• a permanent resident in the NWT
• non-Native or Métis
• have a specified disease

Note: While the benefits for the specified disease conditions are quite broad, certain limitations and exclusions apply.

You must apply to be considered for benefits.

Source: GNWT Department of Health Website

To apply or for more information:

http://www.hlthss.gov.nt.ca/Features/Programs_and_Services/ehb/default.asp