Canada Dental Care Plan
Status: The plan is expected to begin rolling out by the end of 2023 with full implementation by the end
of 2025.
What is the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?
According to the 2023 federal budget, the new national plan will:
- provide dental coverage to uninsured Canadians under 18, persons with disabilities, and seniors who have an annual
adjusted family income of less than $90,000. There will be no co-pays for those with an annual family income under
$70,000.
- begin providing coverage by the end of 2023 with full implementation by the end of 2025 to cover all uninsured
Canadians with an annual family income under $90,000.
- be administered by Health Canada, with support from a third-party benefits administrator.
- be funded with an investment of $13 billion over five years, starting in 2023-24, and $4.4 billion ongoing for
implementation.
- support up to nine million uninsured Canadians once fully implemented.
Check back as more information becomes available
More details on eligible coverage are yet to be released by the federal government. CDHA is closely following the latest
developments and will keep members informed. Return to this web page regularly.
Related links for more information about the CDCP
Visit CDHA’s page on the interim Canada Dental Benefit
In December 2022, the Government of Canada launched the interim Canada Dental Benefit which allows eligible families to
receive financial support they need to cover dental expenses for children under 12 years of age. Parents and guardians
can apply for the second benefit period until June 30, 2024. Information for dental hygienists.