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YUKON HEALTH SERVICES
Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan
To receive coverage under the Yukon Health Care
Insurance Plan (YHCIP) you must be registered with the
plan. You are not required to pay monthly premiums to
receive coverage.
If you have just moved to the Yukon from another
province or territory and are planning to settle here, you
should register with the Yukon Health Care Insurance
Plan as soon as you arrive. Once you have registered, you
will be able to enjoy the same health care benefits as any
Yukon senior after a 3 month waiting period that qualifies
you as a Yukon resident.
The health plan of the province or territory you have just
left should cover your hospital and physician expenses
for up to three months. After three months you should
qualify under the plan of your new home province or
territory. You should always register with the health care
plan of your new home province or territory as soon as
you arrive.
Chronic Disease and Disability Benefits
This program provides benefits to Yukon residents who
have either a chronic disease or a serious functional
disability. You must meet the chronic disease program
requirements for eligibility.
If your illness or disability is covered under the program,
some of the following items may be supplied at no charge
to you;
●Prescription drugs – for the total cost of lowest
priced generic of all prescription drugs listed in
the Yukon Formulary;
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