The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a federal government program that is intended to provide coverage for Canadian residents who do not have dental benefits and have a household income of less than $90,000 a year.
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Filling in the facts about the CDCP
- New Dental care coverage under the CDCP officially began in May 2025 for eligible adults.
- The CDCP is administered by Health Canada and now covers children, seniors, and adults aged 18 to 64—coverage is partial and based on income, so it is not completely free.
- The CDCP is administered by Health Canada and now covers children, seniors, and adults aged 18 to 64—coverage is partial and based on income, so it is not completely free.
- Patients must pay a portion of the dental cost (co-payment) based on their adjusted family net income:
- No co-payment if your adjusted annual family income is below $70,000.
- A 40 per cent co-payment of the CDCP benefit for those with an adjusted annual family net income between $70,000 and $79,999.
- A 60 per cent co-payment of the CDCP benefit for those with an adjusted annual family net income between $80,000 and $89,999.
- Patients may also have to pay costs the CDCP does not cover.
- Not all dental services are covered under the CDCP.
- Before proceeding with treatment, it is important to understand your dental care costs.
- Please tell your dental provider if you plan to use CDCP benefits as their practice may or may not participate in the federal program.
