Medical Travel
To qualify for transportation benefits you must:
- require treatment that is not available in your home community
- have a medical referral to the nearest centre that offers the treatment you require
The treatment required must be an insured service covered by Medicare, Hospital Services or Extended Health Benefits.
| Note: | Medical travel that originates outside the NWT boundaries does not qualify for benefits. |
Upon completion of travel, a claim form along with receipts for all medical travel expenses, proof of attendance (attending physician signature) and your medical referral must be submitted to the Department of Health and Social Services for reimbursement.
Medical Travel Rates are subject to change. Prior to traveling, contact the Department of Health and Social Services to verify the current daily rates for meals, accommodations and transportations to and from appointments.