Canadian Care dental Plan

CDCP

Filling in the facts about the CDCP

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New Dental care coverage under the CDCP officially began in May 2025 for eligible adults.

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The CDCP is administered by Health Canada and now covers children, seniors, and adults aged 18 to 64—coverage is partial and based on income, so it is not completely free.

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The CDCP is administered by Health Canada and now covers children, seniors, and adults aged 18 to 64—coverage is partial and based on income, so it is not completely free.

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Patients must pay a portion of the dental cost (co-payment) based on their adjusted family net income:

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No co-payment if your adjusted annual family income is below $70,000.

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A 40 per cent co-payment of the CDCP benefit for those with an adjusted annual family net income between $70,000 and $79,999.

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A 60 per cent co-payment of the CDCP benefit for those with an adjusted annual family net income between $80,000 and $89,999.

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Patients may also have to pay costs the CDCP does not cover.

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Not all dental services are covered under the CDCP.

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Before proceeding with treatment, it is important to understand your dental care costs.

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Please tell your dental provider if you plan to use CDCP benefits as their practice may or may not participate in the federal program.