Today, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages is sharing new developments on the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP).

The CDCP will help ease financial barriers to accessing oral health care for up to nine million uninsured Canadian residents with an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000. To meet anticipated demand and ensure a smooth onboarding process, the CDCP will be rolled out in a phased approach over the coming months, starting with seniors.

• Applications will first open for seniors aged 87 and above in December 2023, expanding in phases to those aged 77 to 86 starting in January 2024, followed by those aged 72 to 76 starting in February 2024, then those aged 70 to 71 starting in March 2024.
• Individuals in these age groups who may be eligible will receive letters inviting them to apply, with instructions on how to validate their eligibility and apply by telephone.
• In May 2024, applications will open for eligible seniors 65 and older through an online portal.
• Persons with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate and children under the age of 18 will be able to apply online as of June 2024. All remaining eligible Canadian residents will be able to apply in 2025.

Full details: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2023/12/making-dental-care-more-affordable-in-canada.html

For further details:
Kaylie Dudgeon
Special Assistant Marc G. Serré
MP Nickel Belt
[email protected]
705-507-2416