Interim Federal Health Program: Medical Coverage

Testicular Cancer Dept: Gabriel Yanez was diagnosed with testicular cancer in October, but due to recent changes to the Interim Federal Health Program, he has no medical coverage. The program provides temporary health coverage to people not eligible for provincial care, according to CBC. Yanez, who says he is fleeing drug and gang violence in Acapulco, Mexico, is working legally while awaiting news about his fate in Canada. His refugee claim was denied and the family of five has re-applied twice on compassionate and humanitarian grounds. $20M in savings A refugee claimant in Red Deer, Alta., with cancer says he isn t eligible for health care coverage because of changes to federal immigration laws. I understand that they don t want to change the law for me only, but it s not my fault I m still working legally. I pay for my tax every cheque. I m working hard and I can pay for the visit to the doctor, for a small visit, but not for cancer." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.