Accepting Canadian Dental Care Plan

Those who will be eligible for the program will need to fit the following criteria:

1. No private dental insurance plan
2. Annual household income under $90,000
3. Canadian resident
4. Have filed taxes for the previous year

What will be covered?

Most dental services will be covered under the plan – basic services, endodontics, periodontics, restorative treatment, major treatments, and oral surgery. Any treatments that require prior approval will not be eligible until November 2024, which is when the pre-determination service will launch. Orthodontics are NOT a covered benefit at this time – the program will be rolling out an orthodontic program in 2025, however this will only be an approved benefit for those with a medical necessity.

There will be a range of coverage percentage based on annual household income:

1. Households with an annual income of less than $70,000.
2. Households with an annual income of $70,000-79,999: coverage will be 60%, with the member copay being 40%.
3. Households with an annual income of $80,000-89,999: coverage will be 40%, with the member copay being 60%.

How to Apply?

For further information, eligibility details, and details on how to apply, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/dental/dental-care-plan.html