As a health-care provider, can I ask Interim Federal Health Program clients to pay for a service?
Changes to IFHP supplemental health benefits Starting May 1, 2026
IFHP beneficiaries need to pay you (the provider) directly for a portion of the cost of supplemental health services and products, including prescription medication.
Basic health benefits will will remain free-of-charge under the IFHP.
No. Health-care providers may not charge the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) clients for covered services.
For more information on the IFHP, see the Medavie Blue Cross guides:
- IFHP Information Handbook for Health Care Professionals (PDF, 6.9 MB)
- Quick Reference Guide – Verify Patient Coverage (PDF, 242 KB)
- Secure Web Portal and Electronic Claims Submissions Service Guide (October 2011) (PDF, 3.1 MB)
- Electronic Dental Claims Quick Reference Guide (PDF, 166 KB)
- Claims Procedures for Point of Sale (POS) Claims Transmissions (PDF, 229 KB)
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