03/25/2025
On Saturday, March 22, the federal government announced the rollout of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) to Canadians aged 18 to 64 (Canadian Dental Care Plan expands to include millions of new eligible Canadians - Canada.ca). This was followed by yesterday’s (Sunday, March 23) federal election call.
Expansion to all eligible Canadians
As announced on March 22 by the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Health, beginning in May 2025, applications will open to all eligible Canadian residents of all ages. Their coverage could start as early as June 1, 2025, but may vary as the start date will be based on when the application is received and when the enrolment is completed.
Applications will open in phases by age group according to the following timeline:
· May 1: 55 to 64 years old
· May 15: 18 to 34 years old
· May 29: 35 to 54 years old
Note: As of May 1, 2025, applicants deemed eligible will receive a letter from the Government of Canada confirming their eligibility under the plan. If eligible for coverage, the letter will also include their CDCP member ID, coverage start date and co-payment. New CDCP clients will also receive a welcome package from Sun Life with a physical member card but do not need to wait for their physical card to get care, as long as they bring their letter confirming their eligibility to their appointment.
The Government of Canada will also send letters to Canadian residents aged 18 to 64 who may be eligible based on their 2024 adjusted family net income, encouraging them to apply.
As always, you can visit Canada.ca/dental for more information.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will help cover some of the cost of various oral health care services for eligible Canadian residents.
