The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) provides essential, supplemental and prescription drug coverage to all eligible beneficiaries.The list below is an overview of eligible groups for the IFHP and the length of coverage available to them.
1) Resettled refugees:

• Government-assisted refugees
• Blended visa office-referred refugees
• Joint assistance sponsorship refugees
  • Certain refugees sponsored by organizations in cost-sharing arrangements with IRCC
  • Certain people who are being resettled in Canada as a result of a public policy or humanitarian and compassionate considerations on the Minister’s own initiative
• Privately sponsored refugees

Learn more about groups that are eligible for IFPH: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/help-within-canada/health-care/interim-federal-health-program/eligibility.html

Types of ostomies covered:

• Permanent functioning ostomy
• Temporary

You don’t need to apply for Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) coverage in most cases. Your refugee status determines your eligibility, and your coverage is activated or cancelled automatically. If you believe you’re eligible, you may need to apply, but your claim was rejected.

Before applying for coverage, make sure you’re eligible for the IFHP.

If you’re eligible, you can apply to:

• get new coverage
• extend your coverage
• Request confirmation of your IFHP coverage if your original IFHP eligibility document has been lost, stolen or destroyed.

For information on applications, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/help-within-canada/health-care/interim-federal-health-program/apply.html

• Prior approval is required before you purchase ostomy supplies.
• You must purchase ostomy supplies through an approved vendor (pharmacy, home health care store).

• Your ostomy supplies are directly billed to IFHP through your vendor.