OTTAWA — Health Minister Mark Holland says he has seen a large jump in the number of dentists who have agreed to provide care under the new dental-care program.
The government began accepting claims for dental services for seniors enrolled in the program in May, and has since expanded eligibility to qualifying children under the age of 18 and people with a disability tax credit.
Dentists appeared more reticent to enrol than other providers, as dental associations across the country expressed concerns about the design of the program and the administrative burden on dentists. On Wednesday morning, Holland was set to hold a press conference at a dental office downtown Ottawa to announce the progress.
The two parties' goal is to make the coverage available to any uninsured people with a household income under $90,000, with full enrolment eligibility expected in 2025.
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