Nunavut Health and Social Programs

Prescription Drug Coverage
What drugs are covered through the Health Benefit Programs?
How can I get coverage for drugs not on the Formulary?
Questions regarding Health coverage, Medicare, Billings, Reimbursement
Nunavut Health and Social Services website
Department of Health and Social Services contacts
Government of Nunavut Home Page

Prescription Drug Coverage
Residents of Nunavut can access coverage for prescription drugs through:
Extended Health Benefits (EHB) - for non-aboriginal individuals who have been diagnosed with a disease or condition and for seniors, who meet criteria of the Program

Indigent Health Benefits (IHB) - for individuals receiving income support

Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) - a Federal Government health plan, providing non-insured health services for Inuit, Innu and Registered Indians

What drugs are covered through the Health Benefit Programs?
Generally drugs listed on the Non-Insured Health Benefits Formulary are covered. See the sidebar button 'Non-Insured Health Benefits' for more information.

How can I get coverage for drugs not on the Formulary?
Drugs not included in the NIHB Drug Benefit List may be covered under exceptional circumstances. For further information, contact Insured Services at (867) 645-8028 or (867) 645-8039

Questions regarding Health coverage, Medicare, Billings and Reimbursement
Contact Insured Services at (867) 645-8028 or (867) 645-8039

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Department of Health and Social Services contacts
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Government of Nunavut Home Page
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