The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) and Alberta Health Services (AHS)

AAISA Resource: Access to Services_IFHP_AHCIP

This resource provides a summary of the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) and the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). It examines eligibility criteria, application process, and coverage for each program to support newcomers accessing the healthcare system.

Interim Federal Health Program

This is the official Government of Canada page explaining the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) — a temporary health care coverage program for people in Canada who don’t yet qualify for provincial or territorial health insurance. It includes:

• Who might qualify (e.g., refugee/asylum claimants, protected persons, resettled refugees and certain other groups).
• How IFHP health coverage works.
• How to get medical care under IFHP.
• Information for health care providers.

Click here to see the IFHP Changes – Official Notice (January 27, 2026)

IRCC IFHP Co‑Payments (Starting May 1, 2026)

The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) provides temporary health coverage for refugees, asylum seekers, and protected persons in Canada. Starting May 1, 2026:

• $4 per prescription under IFHP.
• 30% co‑payment for other supplemental services (dental, vision, counselling, therapies, assistive devices).
• No co‑payments for core services like doctor visits, hospital care, or ambulance services.

This update affects only IFHP-covered supplemental health benefits.

Click here to download Information Sheet on IFHP Co-Payments.