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                                    | Program: | Interim Federal Health Program | 
                                
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                                    | Toll-Free: | 1-888-242-2100 Medavie Blue Cross: 1-888-614-1880 (coverage information)
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                                    | TTY: | 1-800-855-0511 (Voice to TTY) 711 (TTY to Voice)
 1-800-855-1155 (TTY to TTY) requires a TTY device
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                                    | Location: | Ottawa | 
                                
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                                    | Hours: | Mon-Fri 8am-4pm | 
                                
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                                    | Service Description: | Health coverage provided on a limited and temporary basis to protected persons (including resettled refugees), refugee claimants and other groups 
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 *see the benefit grid to see what is coveredbasic coveragesupplemental coverageprescription drug coverageassistive devices and medical supplies and equipment
coverage for the Immigration Medical Exam
 
 
 
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                                    | Fees: | Free | 
                                
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                                    | Application: | Visit website to download application form * mail application form to nearest IRCC office or submit online | 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Eligibility / Target Population: | Eligibility criteria is available online | 
                            
 
                            
                            
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                                    | Languages: | English ; French | 
                                
		
                                
                                    | Language Notes: | French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request | 
                                
	
                                
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                                    | Area Served: | Canada | 
                                
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                                    | Last Updated: | 10/23/2025 | 
                                
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                                    | Service Profile Web Address: | eng/displayService.aspx?id=169988 | 
                                
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