YHCIP

Yukon health coverage for newcomers

Bottom line: New and returning Yukon residents generally have a three-month waiting period before coverage begins.

When coverage starts

Moving from outside Canada

New and returning Yukon residents generally have a three-month waiting period before coverage begins.

Moving from another province or territory

New residents generally wait three months, while their former provincial or territorial plan normally covers the transition period.

Who may qualify

Permanent resident: Permanent residents who make Yukon their permanent home can apply, with the standard new-resident waiting period generally applying.

Work permit: Open or Yukon-specific work permits generally must be valid for at least one year. The waiting period for work-visa holders can vary by issue and arrival date.

International student: People in Yukon on a study visa are not eligible for the Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan.

Visitor: Tourist visa holders are not eligible.

Residency rule

You must make your permanent home in Yukon, hold qualifying Canadian or immigration status and meet territorial presence rules.

Avoid an uninsured gap

New residents and ineligible students should maintain prior, employer, school or private medical insurance until territorial coverage is active.

Status-specific guides

Permanent resident coverage in Yukon→Work permit holder coverage in Yukon→International student coverage in Yukon→

Primary government source

Yukon — Apply for a health care card →

Source confidence: high. Health-plan eligibility can depend on documents, residency facts and permit dates. Confirm the effective date with the provincial or territorial plan before cancelling existing insurance.

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