Check Your Eligibility
Find out in under a minute if you qualify for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Answer a few quick questions to see if you're eligible based on your residency, age, income, and insurance coverage.
Are you a Canadian resident who filed a tax return last year?
Which age group do you or your child belong to?
What is your adjusted family net income?
Do you have private dental insurance?
Have you already applied for CDCP?
Tip: You must be a Canadian resident for tax purposes and have filed a tax return in the previous year. Permanent residents and those with refugee status may also qualify. Learn more
You may be eligible for CDCP!
Next Steps to Apply:
- Visit Service Canada's CDCP page or call 1-833-537-3633 (1-833-DENTAL-3)
- Have your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Complete the online application or book an in-person appointment at a Service Canada office
- Provide information about your income and current dental insurance status
- Wait for confirmation of your enrollment
Once approved, you'll receive a CDCP member card that you must take with you when you visit your CDCP participating provider.
What's Next:
Since you've already applied, you can:
- Check your application status through your My Service Canada Account
- Call the CDCP helpline at 1-833-537-3633 (1-833-DENTAL-3) for updates
- Ensure you have proper documentation ready if they request additional information
You may not be eligible for the CDCP
Common reasons for ineligibility include:
- Having access to private dental insurance
- Family income above the threshold limit
- Not being a Canadian resident with valid health card
Who qualifies for the CDCP?
Anyone wishing to participate in this plan must meet the eligibility requirements outlined below.
- Be a Canadian resident for tax purposes.
- Filed an income tax return for the previous year.
- Do not have dental insurance through a private or pension plan or with an employer.
- Have a net (after tax) family income of less than $90,000 annually.
- Applications for the CDCP are phased, beginning with seniors. Children under age 18 and those with disabilities are eligible starting June 2024. All other Canadian residents can apply starting in 2025.
The table below shows the application schedule.
| Eligible Groups | Date Applications Open |
|---|---|
| Seniors aged 87 and older | December 2023 |
| Seniors aged 77 to 86 | January 2024 |
| Seniors aged 72 to 76 | February 2024 |
| Seniors aged 70 to 71 | March 2024 |
| Seniors aged 65 to 69 | May 2024 |
| Adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate | June 2024 |
| Children under the age of 18 | June 2024 |
| Adults aged 55 to 64 | May 1, 2025 |
| Adults aged 18 to 34 | May 15, 2025 |
| Adults aged 35 to 54 | May 29, 2025 |