Dental Plans

Alberta Seniors Dental Plan

Dental Assistance for Seniors
Eligible seniors can get help covering the cost of basic dental services.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the Dental Assistance for Seniors programs you must:

• be 65 years of age or older
• be an Alberta resident and have resided in Alberta for at least three months before applying
• be a Canadian citizen or admitted to Canada for permanent residence (landed immigrant)
• be approved to receive Seniors Financial Assistance programs
• have an annual income within the limits allowed by the program

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Canada Dental Care Plan (CDCP)

Applications are open, all eligible Canadians can now apply for the CDCP
Eligibilty Criteria for the Canada Dental Care plan (CDCP)

To qualify for the CDCP you must:

1. Not have access to dental insurance
2. Have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000
3. Be a Canadian Resident
4. Have filed your tax return in the previous year
   ** you need to meet all the eligibility criteria to qualify for the CDCP

If you have dental coverage through government social programs

If you have dental coverage through a provincial, territorial or federal government social program, you can still qualify for the CDCP. If you meet all the eligibility criteria, your coverage will be coordinated between the plans to ensure there are no duplication or gaps in coverage.

You will need to meet the eligibility annually

Renewing your coverage

If you are currently covered under the CDCP, you will need to renew your coverage each year to confirm that you continue to meet all eligibility requirements.

All current members will need to take steps to renew their coverage. Once you have filed your tax return and received your notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency, you will be ready to renew your coverage online, or in My Service Canada Account (MSCA). You can also contact Service Canada by calling 1-833-537-4342 to apply by phone.
Renew online here

Note: If you have received a letter asking you to renew your CDCP coverage and already successfully submitted your renewal application, then no further action is required. You can check the status of your and your dependent’s application
What to expect

Once your renewal application is completed, you will receive a determination letter confirming whether you remain eligible under the plan, with coverage effective from the renewal start date and valid until June 30, 2026. Review all the information in your determination letter to confirm any changes, including adjustments to your co-payment level, if applicable, as it could be different based on your previous years adjusted family net income.

If you remain eligible, you will be able to use your current member card to access covered services. No new card will be mailed to you.

What you need to renew; This renewal tool is fast and easy.

You will need to provide the following information to confirm or update your personal information that we have on file:

• Social Insurance Number (SIN)
• Client number
• Mailing and home address
• Marital status (if applicable)
• Phone number
• Email address
• List of dental coverage through government social programs (if applicable)