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– moneysense.ca
Starting on May 1, the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)—a federal program designed to make dental care more affordable for those Canadians without access to dental insurance—will be open to more age groups.
Here’s when you can apply for the CDCP, if you’re between 18 and 64 years old:
Age groupWhen you can apply55 to 64 years oldMay 1, 202518 to 34 years oldMay 15, 202535 to 54 years oldMay 29, 2025
The CDCP is already accepting applications from the following groups, for the coverage period ending on June 30, 2025:
Adults aged 65 or older
Adults with a valid disability tax credit certificate for 2023
Children under age 18
You can apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan online. For the current coverage period, you will need to have filed your 2023 income tax return and received your notice of assessment (NOA).
What is the Canadian Dental Care Plan?
Announced by the Liberal government as part of its 2023 budget, the CDCP aims to improve access to dental care for Canadians with an adjusted net family income below $90,000 and no private insurance…
