The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) hit a milestone of over a million Canadian seniors eligible and accredited for protection with this system.

At the moment seniors aged 70 and up can apply to the CDCP and will have acquired letters with directions on easy methods to apply. Starting in Might 2024, Canadian seniors aged 65 and up will likely be despatched their invites.

This information comes shortly after some seniors had been requesting clarification on their eligibility. Well being Canada clarified to CBC that any seniors with non-public dental protection by way of their employers won’t be eligible. Any seniors which have bought their very own non-public insurance coverage aren’t eligible till their insurance policies have expired.

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