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Program: Interim Federal Health Program  
Organization: Canada. Immigration and citizenship
Toll-Free: 1-888-242-2100
Teletype: 1-888-576-8502
Website: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/...
Location: Ottawa
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Service Description: Health coverage provided on a limited and temporary basis to protected persons (including resettled refugees), refugee claimants and other groups

Includes:
  • basic coverage
  • supplemental coverage
  • prescription drug coverage
  • assistive devices and medical supplies and equipment
  • coverage for the Immigration Medical Exam
*see the benefit grid to see what is covered 
Fees: Free
Application: Visit website to download application form * mail application form to nearest IRCC office or submit online
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Eligibility criteria is available online
Languages: English ; French
Language Note: French reception, programs, publications, and website * French interpretation available upon request
Area(s) Served: Canada
See Also: Health Insurance Plans
Immigrant, Newcomer, and Refugee Services

This information was last completely updated on 10/6/2023

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Covid19 Vaccine for Ontario

Covid19 Vaccine for Ontario 

Contact your primary care provider or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 if you're experiencing symptoms of the 2019 novel coronavirus.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information 
Vaccines are now being made available to various population groups based specific eligibility. See your local health unit website for details:
Grey Bruce Health Unit
Huron Perth Public Health
Middlesex London Health Unit (MLHU)
Southwestern Public Health (Oxford - Elgin - St Thomas)

Local Health Care Service Changes

Ministry of Health's online self-assessment tool is available

COVID-19 Assessment Centres
Anyone who needs a test can get one and does not need an OHIP card. Tests are made available by appointment only at assessment centres and at pharmacies
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