NEW CANADIAN DENTAL PLAN
New dental plan to be rolled out by the Canadian government in stages. The service provider will be SunLife.
To receive the dental benefits you will have to apply through a portal and be eligible.
The eligibility break down is as follows:
- 100% income under $70,000
- 60% coverage for those with an adjusted annual family net income between $70,000 and $79,999
- 40% coverage for those with an adjusted annual family net income between $80,000 and $89,999.
The roll out plan will be done in stages. Here are the stages:
| Group | Applications open |
|---|---|
| Seniors aged 87 and above | Starting December 2023 |
| Seniors aged 77 to 86 | Starting January 2024 |
| Seniors aged 72 to 76 | Starting February 2024 |
| Seniors aged 70 to 71 | Starting March 2024 |
| Seniors aged 65 to 69 | Starting May 2024 |
| Persons with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate | Starting June 2024 |
| Children under 18 years old | Starting June 2024 |
| All remaining eligible Canadian residents | Starting 2025 |
Please note you will have to bring your coverage information in order for your dental or hygiene office to direct bill. Please ensure you have taken the necessary steps to obtain your coverage before your appointment.
As many dental and hygiene offices are booking out months to years in advance is it a good idea to plan ahead and book your appointment for your roll out month now.
For more information you can find it at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2023/12/the-canadian-dental-care-plan.html#fn*
