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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): The federal government is changing how the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP) operates, requiring refugees and asylum seekers to contribute toward the cost of certain supplemental health services. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced Tuesday that beginning May 1, people covered under the program will be required to pay a $4 co-payment for each eligible prescription medication filled or refilled. The federal department says the move is aimed at improving the long-term sustainability of the program as demand and costs continue to rise. In addition to prescription co-pays, beneficiaries will also be required to cover 30…