Canadian Dental Care Plan expands to include millions of new eligible Canadians

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KAMAL Khera, Minister of Health, and Ali Ehsassi, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Services and Procurement, on Saturday announced that all remaining eligible Canadians aged 18 to 64 years will be able to apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) in May 2025; with coverage starting as early as June 1, 2025.

More than 3.4 million Canadians were approved to be part of the plan, while 1.7 million have already received care.

Applications will open by age group:

  • May 1: 55 to 64 years old
  • May 15: 18 to 34 years old
  • May 29: 35 to 54 years old

To qualify for the CDCP, applicants must:

  • Not have access to dental insurance.
  • Have filed their individual 2024 tax return in Canada (and their spouse’s or common-law partner’s, if applicable)
  • Have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000
  • Be a Canadian resident for tax purposes

As with previous cohorts, eligible Canadians will be able to apply online, by phone, or by visiting a Service Canada Centre.

From March 2025 onward, current CDCP members must take action to renew their coverage. CDCP members must have filed their 2024 tax return and received their 2024 Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency before applying for renewal at canada.ca/dental, in My Service Canada Account (MSCA) or by telephone.

CDCP members must submit their renewal applications by June 1, 2025, to ensure uninterrupted coverage. Coverage for those who do not renew will end on June 30, 2025, and any oral health care services received during a gap in coverage will not be eligible for reimbursement.

Khera said: “Expanding the Canadian Dental Care Plan to all eligible Canadians is a big step forward in improving the health and well-being of millions across the country. Access to affordable dental care is vital for Canadians to enable better health outcomes, reduce barriers to care and alleviate pressure on our health care system. This next step is only possible because of the continued support and participation of oral health providers across the country.”

For more information, visit Canada.ca/dental.