Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)
Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) is a free service run by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for asylum claimants, protected persons, resettled refugees, victims of human trafficking or family violence with a temporary resident permit, and some other groups. Checked on the official page on October 5, 2026.
You likely qualify if: Asylum claimants and protected persons; Resettled refugees; Some trafficking or family violence victims; Lasts until you get provincial coverage.
Call 1-888-614-1880Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026 on the official page
We last read this on October 5, 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
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.
Who qualifies
Asylum claimants, protected persons, resettled refugees, victims of human trafficking or family violence with a temporary resident permit, and some other groups.
You likely qualify if:
- Asylum claimants and protected persons
- Resettled refugees
- Some trafficking or family violence victims
- Lasts until you get provincial coverage
What to bring
- Your eligibility document (for example IFHC)
- Your UCI number to use the online portal
Dates
The official page we read gives no date. Check it before you apply.
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