territorial · Yukon · Northwest Territories · Nunavut
Patient / Medical Travel support
Covers emergency air ambulance and travel costs for medically necessary insured services not available in your community — including flights, mileage reimbursement (in-territory
- Verified Aug 22, 2026
- territorial program · Yukon · Northwest Territories · Nunavut
Health costs
At a glance
- Worth:
- travel + escort rules
- Who:
- Covers emergency air ambulance and travel costs for medically necessary insured services not available in your community — including flights, mileage reimbursement (in-territory rate 30¢/km) and some in-Yukon travel such as hearing services and mental wellness appointments.
- Apply:
- Official program page
What it could be worth
Amount
travel + escort rules
How it benefits you
- Covers emergency air ambulance and travel costs for medically necessary insured services not available in your community — including flights, mileage reimbursement (in-territory
What you need to qualify or apply
Eligibility
- Covers emergency air ambulance and travel costs for medically necessary insured services not available in your community — including flights, mileage reimbursement (in-territory rate 30¢/km) and some in-Yukon travel such as hearing services and mental wellness appointments.
How to apply
- Covers emergency air ambulance and travel costs for medically necessary insured services not available in your community — including flights, mileage reimbursement (in-territory rate 30¢/km) and some in-Yukon travel such as hearing services and mental wellness appointments
- Eligibility: enrolled in YHCIP; service provided by a licensed practitioner, medically necessary, unavailable in your home community; travel starts in Yukon; a doctor, midwife, nurse practitioner or authorized provider submits an application before you travel.
Read more from the official source
Amounts & rules verified Aug 22, 2026
Amounts and rules can change — always confirm on the official source before applying.
This page is general information, not a CRA or provincial determination — amounts and rules can change. Not sure where you stand? The free benefits check walks you through it, or a Registered Social Worker can review your full situation.