Drugs aren’t usually covered
in the Northwest Territories.
The Northwest Territories provides its residents with federal health benefits through the Northwest Territories Healthcare Plan. The following is an examination of what the plan actually covers when it comes right down to it.
What is Covered
Diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury, including surgery
Eye exams and procedures done by an ophthalmologist
Obstetrics, including pre- and post-natal care
In Hospital
Standard meals and accommodation
Nursing services
Required diagnostic services, including X-rays and labs
Drugs when they are administered in hospital
Radiotherapy, occupational therapy, physiotherapy
Detoxification services
What is Not Covered
Ambulance services, except transfers between hospitals
Dental services, unless they are tied to a jaw injury or other oral disease
Alcohol or drug rehab, unless the patient received prior approval
Prescription drugs
Annual physical examinations
Optometry services
Métis Benefits
The Northwest Territories is the only province or territory in Canada that offers medical benefits specifically to Métis residents. These benefits are as follows:
Dental services
Eyeglasses
Medical equipment
Medical travel
Prescription drugs
The above Métis benefits are also available to those 60 or over and extended medical benefits are available for those with specific conditions or diseases that aren’t regularly covered.
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