What does this mean for your family?
What is it?
As of December 1, 2022, the Government of Canada has implemented the Canada Dental Benefit, which is designed to eliminate the financial barrier to accessing dental care for Canadian families.
Who is Eligible?
The benefit is targeted for children who are under 12 years of age; families who do not have access to private dental care insurance and have an adjusted family net income under $90 000 per year.
What Dental Care is Covered?
Any dental care provided by a regulated oral health care provider, who is licensed to practice in the placed where care is provided is covered by the Canada Dental Benefit.
How much is the benefit?
The amount of benefit you are eligible for depends on your family’s adjusted net income.
Below $70 000: Canada Dental Benefit up to $650
$70 000 to $79 999: Canada Dental Benefit up to $390
$80 000 to $89 999: Canada Dental Benefit up to $260
How can you apply?
You must have information on the recent or planned oral health care visit and head to your CRA My Account to apply.
TO FIND OUT MORE VISIT Canada.ca/dental or 1-800-715-8836
