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Program: Interim Federal Health Program  
Organization: Canada. Immigration and citizenship
Toll-Free: 1-888-242-2100
Medavie Blue Cross: 1-888-614-1880 (coverage information)
TTY: 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
Service Description: 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

Fees: Free
Application: Visit website to download application form * mail application form to nearest IRCC office or submit online
Eligibility / Target Population: Eligibility criteria is available online
Languages: English * French
Language Notes: French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
Area Served:
Canada  
See Also: Health Insurance Plans
Immigrant, Newcomer, and Refugee Services

This information was last completely updated on October 29, 2026

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