Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)

Changes to the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) will take effect on Friday, May 1, 2026. These updates introduce co-payments for services covered under IFHP’s supplemental health coverage.

As of May 1, 2026, IFHP beneficiaries will need to pay:

• $4 for each eligible prescription medication filled or refilled under the IFHP
• 30% of the cost of other eligible supplemental health products and services, including dental care, vision care, counselling, and assistive devices

These co-payments will be paid directly to health care providers at the time services are received.

Basic IFHP coverage, including doctor visits and hospital care, will remain fully covered, with no co-payments required.

An information kit on these changes with guidance and resources is available here. Further information about the IFHP is available here.