Who can apply for Extended Health Benefits (EHB)?
- 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
Applicants must re-apply prior to each benefit year. Benefit year is from September 1st to August 31st.
How to apply for EHB?
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
Please Note: If you have access to benefits under an employer or similar plan, and choose not to use them, you will not be eligible for assistance under the EHB Program.
Prerequisites
- A valid Health Care Card
- If applicable, previous year's Registered Disability Savings Plan (from line 12500)
- Copies of Canada Revenue Agency’s Notice of Assessment or Notice of Reassessment for both you and your spouse (if applicable).
Note: If you haven’t filed a Canadian tax return for the previous year, or your income has changed since filing your tax return, please complete Section 4 – Alternate Proof of Income Form.
Forms
Fees
- There is no application fee.
Contact this Service
Phone: 1-800-661-0830 (toll free)
Email: healthcarecard@gov.nt.ca
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Sending the Completed Form…
Health Services Administration
Department of Health and Social Services
Bag #9
Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Fax to: 1-867-777-3197
Email to: healthcarecard@gov.nt.ca