The provincial health plan in the Yukon is called the Yukon Healthcare Insurance Plan, and it is available to all permanent residents of the Yukon Territory.
What the Yukon Healthcare Insurance Plan Covers
All physician services required by a doctor, including pregnancy
Medical and surgical supplies and equipment
Dentures and rebases every five years
Hearing aids
Dental surgical procedures that are performed in hospital
Standard accommodation and meals in hospital
Necessary services provided by nurses and hospital staff
X-rays, labs, and other diagnostic services
Physiotherapy and radiology services where you can get them
Outpatient services
What the Yukon Healthcare Insurance Plan Doesn’t Cover
Optometrists and opticians, including the provision of eyeglasses
Assistive devices, such as braces, walkers, and others
Podiatrist, osteopath, orthodontist, and chiropractor services
Third-party medical exams
Any product that does not require a prescription, such as vitamins, cold medicines, and other pro
Services from a nursing home.
Dental procedures, unless prior approval has been given.
Prescription drugs for use outside of the hospital.
Extended Health and Drug Benefits for Those Groups that Qualify
The Children’s Optical and Drug Program, which provides prescription drug and optometry costs for children under 19 in low-income families
The Chronic Disease Program provides prescription drugs, medical and surgical supplies, food supplements, and prosthetics for those with chronic diseases and functional permanent disabilities
Pharmacare for seniors providing prescription drugs, all senior health benefit services, and some non-prescription supplies, such as syringes for diabetics
Extended Healthcare for Seniors, which covers medical and surgical supplies, hearing aids, dental care, eye exams, and glasses
If you’re thinking about purchasing supplemental health insurance coverage for the treatments that the Yukon Healthcare Insurance Plan does not cover, please call us 1-866-899-4849. If you need more information on the Yukon Healthcare Insurance Plan, please visit its website.
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