Health Coverage in Northwest Territories
The NWT Health Care Plan covers insured services for eligible residents. Primary care is delivered through community health centres and clinics across the territory.
Public health plan
NWT Health Care Plan (NWT Health Care Plan) — the provincial plan that covers medically necessary physician and hospital services for eligible residents.
Health advice line
811 (HealthLine) — free, confidential health advice from a registered nurse for non-emergencies. For emergencies, always call 911.
Finding a family doctor
Many residents are matched through the provincial registry. Health & social services — hss.gov.nt.ca
Specialist wait times
Wait times for specialists in Northwest Territories vary widely by specialty and region, and they change over time, so we don't publish fixed numbers here. For current, independent data see the Canadian Institute for Health Information . MediGuide can suggest which specialist your symptoms point to so your referral starts on the right track.
Official coverage information
NWT Health Care Plan — hss.gov.nt.caHave symptoms in Northwest Territories?
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