The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) provides limited, temporary coverage of health-care benefits for resettled refugees.
- IFHP is funded by IRCC and administered by Medavie Blue Cross.
- A Certificate of Eligibility is issued upon arrival by Canada Border Service Agency and will be given to the newcomers at their Port of Entry.
- To use IFHP coverage, you must present the certificate to the service provider.
- Coverage lasts 12 months.
IFHP provides coverage in addition to Provincial programs.
Coverage:
• Benefits have certain limits, including maximum dollar amounts.
• IFHP will not approve care that can be accessed through OHIP. This means that resettled refugees are only likely to access supplemental and prescription drug coverage through IFHP
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Medical services:
Hospital services:
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Limited Vision Care:
Urgent Dental Care:
Mental Health Services:
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Prescribed medication and other pharmacy products. (Note: Coverage for prescriptions covers only generic drugs.) |
Service Providers:
- Service providers (doctors, dentists, etc.) must be registered with Medavie Blue Cross to accept IFHP coverage. Any service provider can register easily by filling out this form.
- Sometimes, service providers can advocate for discretion in coverage. This depends greatly on the health care provider.
There is a list of service providers that accept IFHP on the Medavie Blue Cross website (including Pharmacies, Doctors, Specialists etc.)
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