The Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) is a temporary Canadian health coverage program that provides urgent dental care for eligible newcomers who are not yet covered by provincial or territorial health insurance.
At Rosedale Dental Care, we accept IFHP and are committed to helping eligible patients access the urgent dental services they need with minimal stress.
IFHP offers limited, temporary dental coverage for specific immigration and refugee groups. Under this program, dental benefits are intended to address urgent or essential dental issues — especially pain, infection, or trauma — not routine cosmetic or preventive care.
This coverage is administered by Medavie Blue Cross on behalf of the Government of Canada, and claims are submitted directly by participating dental providers.
IFHP dental coverage is available to individuals in Canada with certain immigration statuses, such as:
Coverage is automatic once official IFHP eligibility documents are issued and lasts until provincial or territorial health coverage begins or eligibility ends.
Examples of covered services may include:
Coverage is not intended for routine care like cleanings, cosmetic procedures, or orthodontics.
Present your IFHP eligibility documents at your appointment.
Our team confirms your eligibility with Medavie Blue Cross.
Covered emergency treatments are billed directly whenever applicable.
Some treatments may require approval before treatment begins.
If you require care outside IFHP coverage, our team will explain your treatment options clearly before proceeding.
For newcomers in Canada awaiting provincial health coverage, IFHP plays an important role in providing access to urgent dental care when it matters most.
At Rosedale Dental Care, we support eligible IFHP patients through every step — from eligibility verification to compassionate emergency dental treatment.
IFHP provides emergency and essential dental services like urgent exams, diagnostic X-rays, pain or infection management, extractions, and limited denture repairs or relines.
Certain refugee claimants, resettled refugees, protected persons, and select eligible immigration groups.
No. Routine cleanings, cosmetic procedures, and elective treatments are generally not covered under IFHP.
For eligible IFHP-covered emergency treatments, billing is usually submitted directly to Medavie Blue Cross.
Limited denture repairs and relines may be covered within IFHP guidelines and approval limits.
If you’re covered by IFHP and need urgent dental care, contact Rosedale Dental Care today.
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