Now Accepting Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Toronto adults can apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan in May
Canadian adults living in Toronto won’t need to wait any longer to apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CCP). They are being phased in throughout May according to age. Adults between 18 and 64 will be able to apply for oral care coverage for the 2025 and 2026 year.
Once you are approved and have a start date for benefits, you can call Bentway Dental to schedule your dental care services. We are happy to discuss your co-payments and answer any other questions you have about using the CDCP.
May 1:
Those between 55 and 64 years old may apply.
May 15:
Those between 18 and 34 years old may apply
May 29:
Those between 34 and 54 years old may apply
It’s advised to enroll as soon as your eligibility period opens so you can be approved before the current coverage period ends on June 30, 2025, and the new period begins. That way you won’t be delayed in getting needed dental care services if you are approved.
How the CDCP Helps
The CDCP plan is a government program for lower-income Canadian residents to have access to affordable dental services. The plan benefits households with less than $90,000 a year in total household income, as well as single people, senior citizens, and children.
Specific populations were allowed to apply for the CDCP over the past year. Those who are eligible but haven’t enrolled can apply before May 1.
Those allowed in open enrollment before May 1 include:
Senior citizens 65+
Children younger than 18
Disabled adults with a valid 2023 federal Disability Tax Credit certificate
You Must Renew
Canadian residents already receiving CDCP benefits must renew yearly to reaffirm financial status and need. You must renew to continue to receive CDCP benefits in the 2025 to 2026 coverage period. It’s best to renew now. Renewing before June 1 ensures there won’t be a lapse in coverage.
The Long-term Benefits of Using the CDCP for Bentway Dental Services
Long-term Relationship with Dentist
CDCP Eligibility Requirements
You must qualify to use the CDCP at Bentway Dental. Eligibility requirements include:
You have no access to dental insurance through work or another government program.
You and your spouse/common-law partner have filed 2023 Canadian tax returns.
Your household has less than $90,000 annually in adjusted household income.
You are a Canadian resident.
Applying for the CDCP
You can apply online here. Apply when open enrollment begins for your age group.
Submit one application for your entire household, including every member who qualifies.
Those renewing their coverage should apply here before June 1.
Booking Your Appointment with Bentway Dental
Once you apply for the CDCP, you will need to wait for a start date before you can book an appointment. The CDCP doesn’t take effect immediately upon application. You will receive a benefit start date in a welcome letter from Sun Life, which manages the plan. Your start date is set after your application is received, approved, and enrollment completed.
All dental services and appointments must be booked after the benefit start date.
Bentway Dental Accepts the CDCP
Not every oral health care provider included the CDCP as an option. You will need to confirm your provider accepts the plan before you agree to oral health care services. Bentway Dental accepts the plan and can provide all services offered within the plan.
Here is a list of CDCP providers.
Do you want to know more about co-payments, start dates, or preparing for a dental visit under the CDCP? You can go here.
Preauthorization and Benefits
Health care providers have protocols for working with the CDCP and pre authorizing services and procedures.
