Today, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announces it is introducing co-payments under the Interim Federal Health Program starting May 1, 2026. The Interim Federal Health Program is temporary federal health coverage for eligible refugee-related groups until they transition to provincial or territorial health insurance. Starting May 1, 2026, co-payments will apply to prescriptions and other supplemental services, while basic doctor visits and hospital care will remain fully cov