Canada introduces federal dental plan
The authorities will ensure access to dental care for different population groups.
Health Minister Mark Holland has revealed the first details of the federal dental plan, a program designed to provide dental services at public expense. It will be introduced gradually and, when fully implemented, will open access to dental care to 9 million uninsured Canadians with an annual household income of less than CA$ 90,000.
The following criteria must be met to qualify for the program:
- not having your own dental insurance;
- have a net income of less than CA$ 90,000 per household;
- to be a tax resident of Canada;
- file a tax return in the previous year.
In December 2023, which is now, applications will open for seniors aged 87. The program will then gradually become available to Canadians of other ages:
- January 2024 — 77 to 86 years old;
- February 2024 — 72 to 76 years old;
- March 2024 — 70 to 71 years old.
All Canadian residents of eligible age groups who may be eligible will receive letters inviting them to apply. The letters will contain detailed guidelines.
An online application portal for seniors 65 and older will open in May 2024, and the program will be available for children under 18 and people with disabilities starting in June. All other eligible Canadians will be able to apply online starting in 2025.
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