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National Post
3 days ago
- Business
- National Post
The federal dental care plan is expanding. Here's how you can get access
Article content As of May 2025, all remaining eligible adults aged 18 to 64 can apply for dental coverage, with benefits beginning as early as June 1. Article content Since its launch, 3.4 million Canadians were approved to be part of the plan, and 1.7 million have already received care, Ottawa says. The program initially prioritized seniors, children, and people with disabilities, notes the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Article content Applications are now being accepted throughout the month of May based on age: ages 55 to 64 since May 1, ages 35 to 54 since May 15, and ages 18 to 34 as of May 29. Article content Article content How do you qualify? Article content To qualify, applicants must be Canadian residents for tax purposes, not have access to private dental insurance (for example, through employer or pension plans), have filed their 2024 tax return (and partner's if applicable) and have a net income less than $90,000. Article content These criteria aim to make dental care more affordable for people without access to private insurance, particularly targeting low- and middle-income Canadians, Ottawa says. Article content What does the plan do? Article content The CDCP reduces or eliminates out-of-pocket costs for essential dental services. This could be beneficial for families and individuals who have delayed or avoided dental visits due to cost, enabling them to receive regular check-ups and timely treatments. Article content With the expansion, more Canadians will be able to access preventive services like cleanings and check-ups, which help reduce the risk of severe dental issues and improve long-term oral health outcomes. Article content Article content While the plan covers many essential services, not all treatments are included, and some patients may still face balance billing if the cost of care exceeds the plan's reimbursement rates, says the RCDSO. However, the expansion is expected to make dental care more affordable and accessible for eligible Canadians. Article content Article content Several new dental services are now covered, including tomography, oral surgery anesthesia, injections and assessments for temporomandibular joint (jaw) disorders, and orthodontic services (covered only in cases of strict medical need and with pre-authorization; subject to a maximum spending limit).
New York Times
14-05-2025
- Health
- New York Times
Corrections: May 14, 2025
An article on Tuesday about a proposal by House Republicans to reduce Medicaid health coverage referred imprecisely to its impact on co-payments for Medicaid beneficiaries. The legislation does not set an amount that beneficiaries would pay for a range of medical services, but rather allows states to determine the amount, up to $35 per visit. Errors are corrected during the press run whenever possible, so some errors noted here may not have appeared in all editions.
