Government of Yukon launches new health cards

This news release has been updated to clarify that Yukoners can update their health card information in person or by phone, not by email.

The Government of Yukon is modernizing its health care cards. All eligible Yukoners will receive a new health care card over the next year and Yukoners are encouraged to make sure their contact information is up-to-date in order to ensure they receive their new card.

Yukoners can update their health card information or request a new card by phoning 867-667-5209 or toll free within the Yukon at 1-800-661-0408, extension 5209. Alternatively, you can visit our Whitehorse office on the 4th floor, 204 Lambert Street, or any of the territorial agents in the rural communities. People will need to provide your current address, date of birth, phone number and Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan number.

Starting on January 29, Yukoners whose health cards are expiring will automatically begin receiving the new health care cards in the mail.

New cards will include:

  • Improved security: The cards will include more advanced security features such as anti-scan patterns, multiple laser-receptive layers and unique document control.
  • Organ donor status: New cards will display organ donor status.
  • French language support: Yukoners can now add an “FR” to their card to identify French as their preferred language of care and add French characters.
  • Extended health care and pharmacare benefits: Seniors who are eligible for extended health benefits and pharmacare will see “PHARMACARE ASSURANCE-MÉDICAMENTS” on the bottom of the new card to streamline coverage for these additional benefits.
  • No more yearly stickers: The cards will have staggered expiration dates and will be reissued every five years.
  • A photo feature coming soon: Starting in 2026, cards will include a photo to enhance security and identification. The initial cards will include a space where photos will be added and are valid without a photo.

Yukoners are encouraged to make sure their address is current so that their new health card arrives on time. Once a new card is received, Yukoners are asked to securely dispose of their old card by cutting it into pieces.

For more information, visit Yukon.ca/health-care-card, phone 867-667-5209, toll free 1-800-661-0408 or email [email protected].

I am proud to announce the rollout of new and improved health care cards for Yukoners. These cards are designed to enhance security and streamline access to vital health services. This initiative demonstrates our government’s focus on making health services more efficient and inclusive for all Yukoners.

Minister of Health and Social Service Tracy-Anne McPhee

The rollout of the new health care cards is an important step toward improving access to French-language health services throughout the territory. Our government will continue to enhance bilingual health care services to help Yukoners access the services they need.

Minister responsible for the French Language Services Directorate John Streicker

Quick facts
  • If Yukoners receive their card and the information is incorrect, they can phone 867-667-5209 or visit our Whitehorse office on the 4th floor, 204 Lambert Street, or any of the territorial agents in the rural communities.

  • Current cards remain valid until they expire.

  • Yukoners will automatically receive the new health cards when their current sticker cards expire.

  • There is no deadline to update information. 

  • Yukoners with a temporary address have the option of picking up their health care cards in person at 4th floor, 204 Lambert Street, Whitehorse or at any of the territorial agents for Yukoners in the rural communities.

Media contact

Kelsey Bush
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
[email protected]

Greta Powell 
Communications, Health and Social Services 
867-332-0180 
[email protected] 

News release #:
25-010
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