After your first return: the dental plan (CDCP)
After that, every year · Things that come around every year
Dental care usually isn’t covered by your health card; the federal plan may help.
- Where to go
- Service Canada: online or by phone at 1-833-537-4342.
- What to bring
- SIN
- A tax return filed for the previous year, for you and your spouse
- What to do, step by step
- Check all 4 conditions: no private dental coverage, return filed, adjusted family net income under $90,000, and tax resident.
- Apply online or by phone — it’s free.
- Find a dentist who accepts CDCP and ask about any extra cost before treatment.
Note: you can’t apply before your first tax return. If your job gives you dental insurance, you’re not eligible.