The Canadian Dental Care Plan - Info and how to apply

Information from the Government of Canada on the Canadian Dental Care Plan which aims to reduce the cost of dental care for Canadians who have a net family income of less than $90,000.  Complete details for the Canadian Dental Care Plan can be found online at Canada.ca/dental or by clicking HERE.

The implementation has been following a phased-in approach. Applications are currently open for:

• children under 18
• persons with disabilities with a valid Disability Tax Credit on file with CRA
• seniors 65+

Note: The program will expand to all eligible Canadian residents as of 2025.

Eligibility criteria – complete details

To qualify for the CDCP, you must:

• have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000.
• be a Canadian resident for tax purposes.
• have filed your tax return for the previous year (and received Notice of Assessment).
• not have access to dental insurance.
• NOTE: You need to meet ALL the eligibility criteria to qualify for the CDCP.

Applications – applications can be done online at Canada.ca/dental or over the phone with a live CDCP agent by calling 1-833-537-4342.

Attached is an info graphic that gives instructions on how to apply.