Health Care Card
Each NWT resident enrolled with the NWT Health Care Plan is given a Health Care Card with
a personal health number. This number remains the same, regardless of any
changes to personal status. Keep this card with you to receive health care
benefits, otherwise your physician or other health care provider must verify
that you are enrolled with the NWT Health Care Plan.
To ensure your coverage is maintained, notify the Department of Health and Social Services if:
- you lose your card;
- your name or address changes;
- you move out of the NWT; or
- if you are outside of the NWT for more than three months due to medical reasons, studies, or work.
Note:
You need to fill out a temporary absence form (PDF) if you are outside of the NWT for more than 3 months.
You can use a Change of Address (PDF), Change of Name (PDF) or Change of Aboriginal Status (PDF) form if your personal information has changed.
Please note that Health Care cards are printed every second Friday.