Program: Interim Federal Health Program
Organization: Canada. Immigration and citizenship

Contact Information
Toll-Free: 1-888-242-2100
Medavie Blue Cross: 1-888-614-1880 (coverage information)
Teletype: 1-800-855-0511 (Voice to TTY)
711 (TTY to Voice)
1-800-855-1155 (TTY to TTY) requires a TTY device
Website: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/...
Location: Ottawa
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

Description of Services: Health coverage provided on a limited and temporary basis to protected persons (including resettled refugees), refugee claimants and other groups

Includes:
  • basic coverage (free)
  • supplemental coverage (co-payment required)
  • prescription drug coverage (co-payment required)
  • coverage for the Immigration Medical Exam
* see the benefit grid to see what is covered 
* co-payment costs vary of perscription medications and supplemental benefits to be paid to the provider, IFHP covers the other portion

Requirements
Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Eligibility criteria is available online
Application: Visit website to download application form * mail application form to nearest IRCC office or submit online
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Canada
 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 10/29/2026

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