What does the NWT Health Plan not cover?
The Northwest Territories provincial government provides the NWT Care Plan which offers hospital services, physician services, services offered to Metis residents, and extended health benefits. However, some services are not covered by the NWT Health Care plan. These include:
- Procedures not medically required such as cosmetic surgery.
- Charges beyond standard ward rates for private and semi-private accommodation.
- Experimental services.
- Dental services besides specific procedures related to jaw disease and injury
- Services of paramedics such as podiatrists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, osteopaths, naturopaths, and massage therapists.
Optometric services not covered by the provincial health plan
The NWT health care does not cover the services of optometrists. However, vision care, including lenses and glasses, are covered under the Metis health benefits program.
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Prescription drugs not covered by the provincial health plan
Prescription drugs are covered in the NWT health care plan only if they are administered in a hospital and prescribed by a doctor. However, prescription drugs may be covered for eligible expenses under the Metis health benefits and extended health benefits.
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Dental coverage not covered by the provincial health plan
NTW health care covers dental services if they are related to jaw injury or disease. However, routine dental services such as cleanings, filings, extractions and exams are not covered. Furthermore, dental services are covered under the Metis Health benefits for eligible expenses such as cleanings, routine checkups, orthodontics, scalings, and so forth.
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