Kids under 18 and people with disabilities now covered by Canadian Dental Care Plan

This week, the Canadian Dental Care Plan, which was first rolled out in Dec. 2023, has expanded to cover an additional 1.2 million people. The initiative of the Liberal/NDP coalition was previously available to Canadians under 12 and over 65, but is now also open to teens aged 13 to 18, and to people of all ages who have disabilities.

As per the eligibility requirements, only applicants with household incomes under $90,000 will be accepted.

The Dental Care Plan is expected to open up to the general population (who meet the aforementioned income criteria) in January of 2025.

“Over 200,000 Canadians have gone to the dentist because of the Canadian Dental Care Plan. 200,000 Canadians — who didn’t have coverage nine weeks ago — are now on a plan and getting the dental care they need.”

Over 200,000 Canadians have gone to the dentist because of the Canadian Dental Care Plan.
 
200,000 Canadians — who didn’t have coverage nine weeks ago — are now on a plan and getting the dental care they need.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 26, 2024

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