Nunavut

Extended Health Benefits Seniors’ Coverage

Easy application

Tax filing not required

The Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Seniors' Coverage is available to non-indigenous Nunavut residents, enrolled in the Nunavut Health Care Plan, and who are 65 years of age or older.

A person registered for the Seniors' Coverage may be entitled to:

  • Cost of prescription drugs listed on the formulary, including exception drugs
  • Cost of ambulatory charges for transportation within Nunavut
  • $1,000 combined cost of dental care per calendar year
  • Medically required audiology services and products
  • Full cost of prescribed medical supplies and appliances, their fitting and shipping
  • Vision care services and products

Select conditions may apply.

You may be eligible for Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Seniors' Coverage if:

  • You are a non-indigenous Nunavut resident.
  • You are enrolled in the Nunavut Health Care Plan.
  • You are 65 years of age or older.

Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.

Health card

For example:

  • valid health card with no photo, name and address
  • valid health card with photo, name and address
  • MCP (Medical Care Plan) number
  • Valid ambulance/dental services card
  • Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour identification number
  • Department of Immigration, Skills and Labour file number (Income Support Card).

To apply:

For more information, call toll-free: 1-800-661-0833

Last updated: December 19, 2025