The Canadian Dental Care Plan is now available to millions more, with coverage starting in June. Here's who's eligible + MORE Jun 1st

As of May 29, 2025, the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)—a federal program designed to make dental care more affordable for those Canadians without access to dental insurance—is open to all age groups. 

Access to the program has been expanding during the month of May, starting with Canadians aged 55 to 64 (as of May 1), then ages 18 to 34 (as of May 15), and finally ages 35 to 54 (as of May 29). Previously, the CDCP accepted 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…