Get Dental Coverage With The New Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Dental benefits that could significantly lower dental costs for uninsured, lower income BC residents
The federal government has introduced a new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), designed to make it easier for vulnerable Canadians to access affordable oral health care.
This program covers dental care costs for Canadians without dental benefits and with a household income under $90,000 a year.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Am I Eligible?
To qualify for CDCP, you must:
- not have access to any type of dental insurance or coverage
- have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000
- be a Canadian resident for tax purposes
- have filed your previous years’ income tax return
What Dental Services are Covered?
Services that could be covered under the CDCP include the following, with some services only becoming available in fall 2024:
- preventive services, including scaling (cleaning), polishing, sealants, and fluoride;
- diagnostic services, including examinations and x-rays;
- restorative services, including fillings;
- endodontic services, including root canal treatments;
- prosthodontic services, including complete and partial removable dentures;
- periodontal services, including deep scaling;
- oral surgery services, including extractions.
How Much is Covered by CDCP?
The CDCP will reimburse a percentage of the cost, based on established CDCP fees and your adjusted family net income.
Patients may be required to make a co-payment (that is, pay for a portion of their dental care under the CDCP) based on the following income thresholds:
Co-payments based on adjusted family net income
Adjusted family net income | How much will the CDCP cover | How much you will cover |
Lower than $70,000 | 100% of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees. | 0% of the CDCP established fees. You may face additional charges as described below. |
Between $70,000 and $79,999 | 60% of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees. | 40% of the CDCP established fees. You may face additional fees as described below. |
Between $80,000 and $89,999 | 40% of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees. | 60% of the CDCP established fees. You may face additional fees as described below. |
How Can I Apply For Coverage?
Applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is rolling out in phases.
Application schedule
Group | Applications open |
Seniors aged 70 and above | Started in December 2023 and ongoing |
Seniors aged 65 to 69 | Starting May 2024 |
Adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate (T2201) | Starting June 2024 |
Children under the age of 18 | Starting June 2024 |
All remaining eligible Canadian residents | Starting 2025 |
People who are eligible to apply starting in May 2024 will be able to do so online and their eligibility will be based on their 2023 tax information.
Am I Eligible?
To qualify for CDCP, you must:
- not have access to any type of dental insurance or coverage
- have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000
- be a Canadian resident for tax purposes
- have filed your previous years’ income tax return
What Dental Services are Covered?
Services that could be covered under the CDCP include the following, with some services only becoming available in fall 2024:
- preventive services, including scaling (cleaning), polishing, sealants, and fluoride;
- diagnostic services, including examinations and x-rays;
- restorative services, including fillings;
- endodontic services, including root canal treatments;
- prosthodontic services, including complete and partial removable dentures;
- periodontal services, including deep scaling;
- oral surgery services, including extractions.
How Much is Covered by CDCP?
The CDCP will reimburse a percentage of the cost, based on established CDCP fees and your adjusted family net income.
Patients may be required to make a co-payment (that is, pay for a portion of their dental care under the CDCP) based on the following income thresholds:
Co-payments based on adjusted family net income
Adjusted family net income | How much will the CDCP cover | How much you will cover |
Lower than $70,000 | 100% of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees. | 0% of the CDCP established fees. You may face additional charges as described below. |
Between $70,000 and $79,999 | 60% of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees. | 40% of the CDCP established fees. You may face additional fees as described below. |
Between $80,000 and $89,999 | 40% of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees. | 60% of the CDCP established fees. You may face additional fees as described below. |
How Can I Apply For Coverage?
Applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is rolling out in phases.
Application schedule
Group | Applications open |
Seniors aged 70 and above | Started in December 2023 and ongoing |
Seniors aged 65 to 69 | Starting May 2024 |
Adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate (T2201) | Starting June 2024 |
Children under the age of 18 | Starting June 2024 |
All remaining eligible Canadian residents | Starting 2025 |
People who are eligible to apply starting in May 2024 will be able to do so online and their eligibility will be based on their 2023 tax information. More information on how to apply online will be available at a later date.
Note: If someone is helping you to apply, you can apply for the CDCP with the help of a trusted person or a delegate.
Austin Avenue Dental is a CDCP oral health care provider
Our clinic is delighted to be enrolled in the CDCP to help as many BC residents access easy, affordable dental care.
Once you have determined that you qualify for the CDCP and your application has been approved, book an appointment with Austin Avenue Dental by calling (604) 931-9022 or book with our online form.
