To be eligible for benefits you must be registered with the Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan (YHCIP). You must be a Yukon resident at least 65 years of age or aged 60 and married to a living Yukon resident who is at least 65 years of age.

If you are already registered with Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan, you will be automatically sent a Pharmacare program application in the month which you turn 65. A green Pharmacare card will be issued to you once the application form has been returned and processed. It will take approximately three weeks for your card to arrive in the mail.

If you have only recently moved to the Yukon, you must first register for Yukon Health Care Insurance. The application forms for Pharmacare and Extended Benefits can be filled in at the same time and a card will be issued to you once the registration process has been completed. It takes three months for your Yukon Health Care Insurance coverage and seniors benefits to begin.

The Pharmacare card confirms your eligibility for all insured physician, hospital and seniors benefits.