Interim Federal Health Program
Changes to IFHP supplemental health benefits Starting May 1, 2026
You’ll need to pay your provider directly for a portion of the cost of supplemental health services and products, including prescription medication.
Basic health benefits will remain free-of-charge under the IFHP.
You might qualify for short-term health care coverage in Canada if you’re:
- a refugee (asylum) claimant
- a protected person or resettled refugee
- part of certain other groups
This coverage comes from the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP).
In most cases:
- you don’t need to apply for the IFHP
- your eligibility is based on your immigration status
- your health care coverage is activated or cancelled automatically
Information for health care professionals
If you’re a health care professional, you can apply to become a registered provider with the IFHP.
How to register and provide care as a professional inside Canada
How to serve clients’ pre-departure medical needs as a professional outside Canada