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FAQ - Yukon

 


Insured Services (General Inquiries: 667-5209)

Ensures delivery of health care benefits as set out in the Health Care Insurance Plan, the Hospital Insurance Services Plan, and the Travel for Medical Treatment Act. Programs offered under insured services are:

Children's Drug & Optical Program (CDOP) (667-8494)

Provides assistance to low income families for prescription drugs, glasses and eye examinations for children.

Chronic Disease Program (667-5092)

Provides financial assistance for drugs, medical/surgical supplies and other medically necessary items. For detailed program information please call the number listed.

Extended Health Care Benefits to Seniors (667-5403)

Provides a range of services, including medical supplies and equipment, dental care, optical care and services to persons over 65 years of age and their spouses who are 60 years of age and over, whose benefits are not covered by private insurance.

Medical Travel (667-5203)

Provides travel subsidies to eligible persons for medically necessary transportation. For detailed program information please call the number listed.

Health Care Insurance Registration (667-5209)

Provides coverage for medical services for all Yukon residents. For detailed program information please call the number listed.

Pharmacare (667-5403)

Provides coverage of drugs for persons 65 years of age and over and their spouses' 60 years of age and over, whose benefits are not covered by private insurance.

Government of Prince Edward Island - Health
http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/prog/hs/insured/index.html

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

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