Federal government’s handful of health cut reversals won’t help most refugees: doctorsBy Canadian Press on August 7, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham HughesTORONTO — The federal government has reinstated full coverage for a handful of health-care services for refugees, but doctors say it’s not nearly enough. On May 1, Canada’s Interim Federal Health Program imposed a 30 per cent co-payment requirement for products and services ranging from wheelchairs to mental health counselling. Ait said the move is meant to align refugee health coverage with provincial and territorial health benefits. Canadian Press health coverage receives support through a partnership with the Canadian Medical Association.