Health and
Social Services

Applying for Health Care

To register for the Nunavut Health Care Plan, you must fill out an Application for Nunavut Health Care Coverage form.

You can download your application form below.

Application forms are also available at all community health centres and nursing stations in Nunavut, the Qikiqtani General Hospital in Iqaluit, and at the Health Insurance Programs Office in Rankin Inlet.

Lost Cards: Click here if you lost your Nunavut Health Card.

Applicant Steps Form

New to Nunavut
  1. Download the form to the right
  2. Print and fill out your application
  3. Provide two clear copies of identification (birth certificate, passport, baptismal papers, drivers license, employment ID or previous health care card)
  4. Mail your form along with the copies of your identification to the address listed below this chart

Application for people who are new to Nunavut

Newborn Baby
  1. Download the form to the right
  2. Print and fill out your application (see back of application)
  3. Mail your form to the address listed below this chart

Application for newborn babies

Mail or email completed forms to the following address:

Nunavut Health Insurance Programs Office
Department of Health and Social Services
Bag 3
Rankin Inlet, NU
X0C 0G0
Phone: (867) 645-8001
Toll Free: (800) 661-0833
Email

The Nunavut Health Insurance Programs Office will confirm that you are eligible when they get your application.