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 and submit the Extended Health Benefits Application form:
- 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