Health Insurance

The Department of Health and Social Services offers insurance programs to help Nunavummiut pay the costs of insured medical treatment, prescription drugs, medical supplies and medical travel.

Every Nunavut resident is covered under the Nunavut Health Care Plan when they meet the eligibility criteria.

The Nunavut Health Care Plan also offers an additional insurance plan called Extended Health Benefits which may help pay for any prescriptions, medical travel costs or medical supplies and equipment needs.

Follow the links below to find health insurance options offered by the Government of Nunavut, Health Canada, and other insurance companies.

The Nunavut Health Care Plan

The Nunavut Health Care Plan is available to Nunavut residents and covers the cost of insured medical care in and out of the territory.

Click here for more information on the Nunavut Health Care Plan.

Non Insured Health Benefits

Non Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) is a program offered to eligible Land Claim Beneficiaries that helps pay for some costs not covered by the Nunavut Health Care Plan.

Click here for more information on Non Insured Health Benefits.

Extended Health Benefits

The Extended Health Benefits (EHB) program offers coverage to Nunavummiut who have been diagnosed with a chronic illness.

EHB also offers supplementary benefits to non-aboriginal seniors, 65 years and older, or to people who have used up their third party insurance or have no insurance benefits.

Click here for more information on EHB.

Third Party Health Insurance

Third party health insurance is offered through employer insurance programs or private health insurance companies.

Click here for more information on third party health insurance.