Fact Sheet or Brief
IFHP Overview
Canadian Refugees - Basic Facts for Clinicians
An overview of refugee categories in Canada, sponsorship programs, health coverage eligibility, and settlement services for clinicians.
Government-Assisted Refugees – Health Care Coverage (IRCC)
IRCC information on health care coverage for Government-Assisted Refugees in Canada, including IFHP eligibility.
Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP)
Detailed overview of IFHP eligibility, coverage tiers, AHCIP top-ups, and how clinicians register with Medavie Blue Cross to provide IFHP-covered services.
Medavie Blue Cross IFHP Clinician Portal
The Medavie Blue Cross portal for clinicians to register, verify patient eligibility, and submit claims under the IFHP.
Privately-Sponsored Refugees - Alberta Adult Health Benefits
Government of Alberta information on Alberta Adult Health Benefits for privately-sponsored refugees - eligibility and how to access coverage in Alberta.
WHO Fact Sheet: Refugee and Migrant Mental Health
A current WHO evidence summary on mental health in forcibly displaced populations, covering epidemiology of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and psychosis, and barriers to care.
WHO Fact Sheet: Refugee and Migrant Mental Health
WHO evidence summary on mental health in displaced populations — depression, anxiety, PTSD, psychosis, and barriers to care. Updated September 2025.