A kid sits in a dentist’s chair and receives dental care.
More than one million Canadians have now received dental care under the new public insurance plan, with each patient receiving an average of $730 on oral health-care services.The Canadian Dental Care Plan currently covers seniors, children under 18 years of age and people with a valid disability tax credit. So far, 2.7 million Canadians have been approved for coverage.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan helps cover the cost of dental visits for people who don't have access to private insurance and have a household income under $90,000.The program currently covers seniors, children under 18 years of age and people with a valid disability tax credit. So far, 2.7 million Canadians have been approved for coverage. The plan will expand massively to cover an expected total of nine million Canadians starting in 2025.
The CDCP currently covers oral health-care services including cleanings, filings and dentures. As of Nov. 1, it will expand to cover more complex procedures that require pre-approval, like crowns and the initial placement of partial dentures. Marina von Stackelberg is a senior reporter at CBC's Parliamentary Bureau in Ottawa. She covers national politics and specializes in health policy. Marina previously worked as a reporter and host in Winnipeg, with earlier stints in Halifax and Sudbury. Connect with her by email at [email protected] or on social media @CBCMarina.
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