Crisis in Israel and the Palestinian Territories: Temporary health-care coverage
You’re eligible for temporary, limited health care coverage through the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) if you meet one of the situations below.
Select the option below that best describes you.
You came to Canada through the special measures for family in Gaza
You’re eligible for the IFHP if you came to Canada through the special measures for family in Gaza.
How to get IFHP coverage
If you're eligible, you automatically get coverage.
After your temporary residence application is approved, we’ll send you an IFHP certificate.
You must have this certificate to get health products and services covered under the IFHP.
If you didn’t get an IFHP certificate when your application was approved, you can contact us to request one.
How to get health products and services
To get products and services, you need to
- sign your certificate
- find a health care provider that offers services under the IFHP program
- show your certificate to the health care provider before you get a service or product
Learn more about how to get health products and services.
About the coverage
Length of coverage: 3 months, starting on the date you enter Canada (regardless of the date on your certificate)
Coverage: You get in-Canada IFHP coverage, including
- basic, supplementary and prescription drug coverage
- the cost of 1 immigration medical exam
You left Gaza because of the crisis, and you have a valid temporary resident visa or permit
You’re eligible for the IFHP if you left Gaza because of the crisis and you came to Canada with a valid
- temporary resident visa (TRV)
- super visa
- temporary resident permit (TRP)
How to get IFHP coverage
If you're eligible, you automatically get coverage.
After your temporary residence application is approved, we’ll send you an IFHP certificate.
You must have this certificate to get health products and services covered under the IFHP.
If you have an existing TRV, super visa or TRP and you didn’t get an IFHP certificate, you need to contact us to request one .
How to get health products and services
To get eligible products and services, you need to
- sign your certificate
- find a health care provider that offers services under the IFHP program
- show your certificate to the health care provider before you get a service or product
Learn more about how to get health products and services.
About the coverage
Length of coverage: 3 months, starting on the date you enter Canada (regardless of the date on your certificate)
Coverage: You get in-Canada IFHP coverage, including
- basic, supplementary and prescription drug coverage
- the cost of 1 immigration medical exam
Permanent resident of Canada who returned to Canada as part of the assisted departures out of Israel or the Palestinian Territories
You’re eligible for the IFHP if you meet all of the following requirements:
- You’re a permanent resident of Canada who left Israel or the Palestinian Territories on or after October 7, 2023
- You arrived in Canada as part of the assisted departures out of Israel or the Palestinian Territories
- You’re not able to get provincial or territorial health coverage right away
- You’re not able to get another type of public or private health care coverage
How to get coverage
You need to apply for the IFHP. If your application is approved, we send you an IFHP certificate.
The certificate proves you’re eligible for coverage.
How to apply
- Read the instruction guide.
- Download and fill out the form: Application for IFHP Coverage [IMM 5564] (PDF, 780.15 KB).
- Print it or save it on your computer.
- You can get help opening an application form or completing an application form in the Help Centre.
Documents to support your application
Provide copies of the following documents to support your application:
- the photo or identification page of your passport or travel document
- documents showing the date you left Israel or the Palestinian Territories, for example:
- a flight travel itinerary
- boarding passes
- passport stamps
Submit your application
Submit your application online. Follow these steps to apply :
- Create an IRCC secure account.
- Under the heading “what would you like to do today,” select “apply for the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP).”
- Upload your saved application form.
- You’ll receive a response to your application by email through your account.
How to get health products and services
To get products and services, you need to
- sign your certificate
- find a health care provider that offers services under the IFHP program
- show your certificate to the health care provider before you get a service or product
Learn more about how to get health products and services.
About the coverage
Length of coverage: 3 months, starting on the date you enter Canada (regardless of the date on your certificate)
Coverage: You get in-Canada IFHP coverage, including basic, supplementary and prescription drug coverage.
Family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who arrived as part of the assisted departures out of Israel or the Palestinian Territories
You’re eligible for the IFHP if you meet the all of the following requirements:
- You’re the family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- You arrived in Canada as part of the assisted departures out of Israel or the Palestinian Territories
- You’re in Canada with valid temporary resident status
- You’re not able to get another type of public or private health care coverage
Definition of family member
A family member is defined as a
- spouse or common-law partner
- dependent child (yours, your spouse’s or your common-law partner’s) or
- dependent child of a dependent child
How to get coverage
You need to apply for the IFHP. If your application is approved, we send you an IFHP certificate.
The certificate proves you’re eligible for coverage.
How to apply
- Read the instruction guide.
- Download and fill out the form: Application for IFHP Coverage [IMM 5564] (PDF, 780.15 KB).
- Print it or save it on your computer.
- You can get help opening an application form or completing an application form in the Help Centre.
Documents to support your application
Provide copies of the following documents to support your application:
- the photo or identification page of your passport or travel document
- documents showing the date you left Israel or the Palestinian Territories, for example:
- a flight travel itinerary
- boarding passes
- passport stamps
Submit your application
Submit your application online. Follow these steps to apply :
- Create an IRCC secure account.
- Under the heading “what would you like to do today,” select “apply for the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP).”
- Upload your saved application form.
- You’ll receive a response to your application by email through your account.
How to get health products and services
To get products and services, you need to:
- sign your certificate
- find a health care provider that offers services under the IFHP program
- show your certificate to the health care provider before you get a service or product
Learn more about how to get health products and services.
About the coverage
Length of coverage: 3 months, starting on the date you enter Canada (regardless of the date on your certificate)
Coverage: You get in-Canada IFHP coverage, including
- basic, supplementary and prescription drug coverage
- the cost of 1 immigration medical exam
Who to contact if you need help
Contact IRCC if you
- have new information about your application, such as changes to your family situation
- have questions about your IFHP certificate, eligibility or validity period
- change your address
Contact Medavie, the IFHP provider, if you
- have questions about benefits and services
- have questions about your claim
- need help finding a health care provider
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