Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)

The IFHP gives limited, temporary health care coverage to refugees and some other newcomers until they can get provincial health insurance. Basic care like hospital, doctor and lab services is free. Prescriptions cost $4 each, and extra care like dental, vision and counselling is 70% covered.

Program in Canada-wide. Health & care Newcomers

How to reach them

1. Apply on their website.
2. Questions? 1-888-614-1880
3. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Other ways, if that one is quiet

• Find a providerFind a provider
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• Member portalMember portal
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Where else they are

Their website is canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizensh....

Good to know

• For whomAsylum claimants, protected persons, resettled refugees, victims of human trafficking or family violence with a temporary resident permit, and some other groups.
• CostFree basic care; $4 per prescription; 30% co-payment for extra care
• Their stepsCheck if you are eligible on the IFHP page. Find a provider who accepts IFHP on the Medavie Blue Cross site. Bring your IFHP eligibility document to the visit.

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