The CDCP Hits Milestone of 1 Million Seniors Approved

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) hit a milestone of over one million Canadian seniors eligible and approved for coverage with the program.

Currently seniors aged 70 and up can apply to the CDCP and should have received letters with instructions on how to apply. Beginning in May 2024, Canadian seniors aged 65 and up will be sent their invitations.

This news comes shortly after some seniors were requesting clarification on their eligibility. Health Canada clarified to CBC that any seniors with private dental coverage through their employers will not be eligible. Any seniors that have purchased their own private insurance are not eligible until their policies have expired.

Read more on this story from Employment and Social Development Canada.