Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan (YHCIP)

Yukon residents are covered for standard hospital accommodations, including ward rooms and medically necessary treatments. Private rooms may be available, but an additional fee will apply. Residents can inquire with Yukon Health and Social Services for more information.

Through Pharmacare, residents aged 65 and older (or 60 to 64 and married to a resident aged 65 or older) are covered for prescription drugs, and the Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits program covers eligible residents under 65. Copayment requirements and coverage limits may apply depending on the individual’s health status and income. The list of covered drugs is regularly updated to reflect the medical needs of the population.

Yukon residents do not typically receive coverage for routine eye exams, glasses, or contact lenses under the territorial health plan. Seniors are covered for eye care through Pharmacare; other residents may need private insurance or special assistance programs.

The Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan does not provide routine dental coverage, though specific in-hospital dental surgeries may be covered in certain cases. The Yukon Dental Program covers dental care for residents enrolled in the plan who have no other dental coverage and meet its income limits, and Pharmacare covers dental care for seniors.

Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan does not typically cover paramedical services like chiropractic care, acupuncture, or massage therapy. Residents may need to rely on private insurance or out-of-pocket payments for these services.

The Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan does not typically cover hearing aids; residents must explore private insurance or other assistance programs to help with the cost of hearing devices. The plan covers essential medical supplies based on assessed medical need. Eligible residents may receive help with the cost of devices and supplies that support their health and daily living, and the types of supplies covered vary with the individual’s medical condition and requirements.

In Yukon, ambulance services may be partially covered depending on the medical necessity and the resident's eligibility for certain government programs. Ground and air ambulance services may involve fees, with coverage typically limited to inter-facility transfers. More information on ambulance service costs and coverage can be obtained from Yukon Health and Social Services.

The Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan offers home care services to eligible residents based on assessed needs. Services include nursing, personal care, and rehabilitation support, allowing individuals to receive care in their homes or community environments when necessary.

The Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan provides limited coverage for emergency medical services received outside of Canada. Coverage is based on territorial rates for hospital and physician services, with residents responsible for any costs beyond these amounts. Private health facility services and non-emergency care are not covered.

The Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan does not cover accidental death and dismemberment. Residents are encouraged to obtain private insurance if they require this type of coverage.