Ottawa, January 27, 2026— As announced in Budget 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will introduce co-payments for supplemental health products and services for eligible people (beneficiaries) covered under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP).
The IFHP provides limited and temporary coverage for urgent and essential health products and services for eligible beneficiaries until they transition to provincial or territorial health care programs.
A co-payment is the portion of the cost that a beneficiary pays directly to their health care provider, with the remaining cost covered by the IFHP. Introducing co-payments will help keep supplemental health care accessible for eligible beneficiaries while responsibly managing growing demand. This change supports the long-term sustainability of the IFHP so it can continue providing essential support to current and future beneficiaries.
What is changing
As of May 1, 2026, IFHP beneficiaries will be responsible for the following co-payments:
- $4 for each eligible prescription medication filled or refilled under the IFHP
- 30% of the cost of all other eligible supplemental health products and services, including dental care, vision care, counselling and assistive devices