Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP): Affordable Dental Coverage for All Canadians at Leslie North Dental in Newmarket

What Exactly is the Canadian Dental Care Plan?

The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), initiated by the Canadian government and Sun Life in 2024, targets families with incomes below $90,000, providing them with essential dental services. This program focuses on those lacking dental benefits, ensuring that dental care is not a luxury but a necessary service accessible to the most vulnerable first, then expanding to cover more Canadians, promoting overall oral health.

What Services Are Covered by the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)?

Leslie North Dental is covered under the CDCP, which helps with the expenses of various oral health services. Services exceeding frequency limits will need preauthorization. Your dentist will recommend treatment, and the CDCP will assess coverage based on your oral health history. These preapproved services will be available from November 2024. Examples of services that could be covered under the CDCP when recommended by an oral health provider include:

Eligibility for the CDCP at Leslie North Dental

Leslie North Dental patients can take advantage of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) if they meet the following conditions:

• No Existing Dental Insurance: You must lack dental insurance from employment, family, or private plans.
• Income Limitation: Your adjusted family net income should be less than $90,000.
• Resident Status: You must be a resident of Canada for tax purposes.
• Tax Filing Status: You need to have filed your tax return for the last year.

Ensuring you meet these criteria is crucial for receiving dental care benefits under the CDCP. For more information, visit the Canadian Dental Care Plan page.

CDCP Coverage Details

The CDCP is designed to cover a large portion of dental costs for eligible individuals, with coverage varying by income level.

Coverage Levels:

• Income under $70,000: 100% coverage.
• Income between $70,000 and $79,999: 60% coverage, 40% co-payment.
• Income between $80,000 and $89,999: 40% coverage, 60% co-payment.

Co-Payment Breakdown:

Co-payments are the share of costs you must pay. The breakdown is as follows:

Potential Additional Charges:

You might face extra costs if:

• The service prices exceed CDCP’s rates.
• Non-covered services are selected.

For more details, check the Canadian Dental Care Plan page.

Your CDCP Coverage Questions Answered by Leslie North Dental Experts

Patients at Leslie North Dental often seek clarity on how the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) can help manage their dental care expenses. To assist, we’ve gathered the most common questions we encounter during consultations in Newmarket. For any further queries or concerns, please feel free to contact us directly.