In an effort to evaluate the impact that the Extended Health Benefits (EHB) Program will have on residents, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is waiving the cost-sharing requirement in the first year for income band levels 2 to 10. 

As a result, residents whose income falls within those bands will not have to pay the deductible to access eligible prescription drugs, medical supplies, and equipment. Adjustments have also been made to align the low-income threshold with the Northern Market Basket Measure for 2023.

For details on these adjustments, check out the Income Thresholds and Cost Sharing Arrangement or use the EHB Calculator. 

For more information on the new Extended Health Benefits Policy and its implementation, visit the following resources:

• Implementing the 2024 Extended Health Benefits Policy
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Extended Health Benefits Policy (2024)

Changes made to the Extended Health Benefits Policy have no impact on seniors aged 60 and older as their current benefit levels remain unchanged. Similarly, there are no changes for residents who access Non-Insured Health Benefits and Métis Health Benefits.

For media requests, please contact: 

Andrew Wind
Manager of Communications 
Department of Health and Social Services
Government of the Northwest Territories 
Andrew_Wind@gov.nt.ca 
(867) 767-9052 ext. 49037