HSS NWT Health Care Services : Government of Northwest Territories

Organisation : Government of Northwest Territories, Health & Social Services
Facility Name : HSS NWT Health Care Services
Country : Canada
Website : https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/en/services/nwt-health-care-plan/hospital-services

What is HSS NWT Health Care Services?

The NWT Health Care Plan covers the cost of medically necessary hospital services, provided at a hospital, on an inpatient or outpatient basis within Canada. You must be registered under the NWT Health Care Plan to receive these services. The NWT Health Care Plan covers the cost of medically necessary physician services provided by licensed physicians in Canada and, with limitations, outside Canada. The NWT Health Profile describes the health status of residents by focusing on key public health issues that have an impact on the whole of the population. In a series of short one page infographics, the Profiles present an overview of the complex factors that influence and shape NWT’s population health status.

Related / Similar Status : HSS NWT Dental Hygienist Licence Application 

How To Apply For NWT Health Care Coverage?

To Apply For Nwt Health Care Coverage, the procedure are given below
Online Application Link : https://services.nwt-tno.ca/en/login

NWT Application for Health Care form: https://www.hss.gov.nt.ca/sites/hss/files/request_for_health_care_coverage_0_1.pdf

NWT Health Care Hospital Services

The NWT Health Care Plan covers the cost of medically necessary hospital services, provided at a hospital, on an inpatient or outpatient basis within Canada. You must be registered under the NWT Health Care Plan to receive these services.

Services Covered:
** accommodation and meals at the standard ward care
** nursing services, when provided by the hospital
** laboratory, X-ray and diagnostic procedures, and interpretation
** drugs prescribed by a physician and administered in the hospital
** use of the operating room, case room, and anaesthetic facilities required for diagnosis and treatment, including necessary equipment and supplies
** radiotherapy treatment, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy when provided by an insured facility
** detoxification services in an approved health facility
Other limitations and restrictions may apply.

Services Not Covered:
** hospital charges above the standard ward rate for private or semi-private accommodation
** services that are not medically required, such as cosmetic surgery
** services that are considered experimental
** ambulance charges (except inter-hospital transfers)
** dental services, other than specific procedures related to jaw injury or disease
** alcohol and drug rehabilitation, unless prior approved.

NWT Health Care Physician Services

The NWT Health Care Plan covers the cost of medically necessary physician services provided by licensed physicians in Canada and, with limitations, outside Canada. You must be registered under the NWT Health Care Plan to receive these services.

Services Covered:
** diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury
** surgery, including anaesthetic services and surgical assistance where necessary
** obstetrical care, including prenatal and postnatal care
** eye examinations, treatment and operations provided by an ophthalmologist

Other limitations and restrictions may apply.

Services Not Covered:
** yearly physicals
** cosmetic surgery
** services that are considered experimental
** prescription drugs
** physical examinations done at the request of a third party for such things as: preschool or insurance medicals, food handlers or driver’s license examinations, or obtaining a passport or pre-employment requirements
** optometric services
** dental services other than specific procedures related to jaw injury or disease
** the services of chiropractors, naturopaths, podiatrists, osteopaths, and acupuncture treatments
** physiotherapy, speech therapy and psychology services received in a facility that is not an insured outpatient facility (hospital)