What categories of children will receive dental benefits from the government
The authorities of Canada consider the health of the younger generation a priority, so they are willing to allocate $260 CAD per child to visit the dentist.
The cost of dental services in Canada, as in other countries, is relatively high. And some families can't afford regular visits to the dentist. That's why the government intends to give some children a temporary allowance to go to the dentist for treatment and checkups.
To reduce the cost of dentists, the government will allocate from $260 CAD to $650 CAD per child to families whose annual income is less than $90,000 CAD. Children under 12 can receive the benefit, provided they don’t have access to a private dental insurance plan. Benefit payments are administered by the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA).
You can count on a maximum of two payments per child.
Parents or guardians must leave the application. These payments are tax-free and available in two periods.
The first grace period is for children under age 12 as of December 1, 2022, who receive dental care between October 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. The second grace period is from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024.
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