Canada Dental Benefit
What Is The Canada Dental Benefit?
The Canadian Dental Benefit is designed to assist qualified parents or guardians in covering dental costs for children below 12 years of age. This program provides up to $650 annually, tax-free, for a period of two years. The benefit targets around 500,000 children and is offered to families who do not have private dental insurance and have an adjusted net income below $90,000.
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All of the below points must apply for you to be eligible for the Canada Dental Benefit:
- Your child must be born on or after December 2, 2010, which means they must be under 12 years old as of December 1, 2022.
- Your child needs to receive dental care services in Canada from October 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
- Your child must not have access to a private dental insurance pla
- Your child's dental costs must not be fully covered by any other dental program provided by any level of government.
- As of December 1, 2022, you must be the only parent or caregiver receiving the CCB for your child or have shared custody of your child and receive half of the CCB for your child.
- You must have filed your 2021 taxes.
- As of December 1, 2022, your spouse or common-law partner must have filed their 2021 taxes or you do not have a spouse or common-law partner.
- Your adjusted family net income for 2021 should be less than $90,000.
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Starting on December 1, 2022, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will accept applications and process payments for the benefit. The benefit will apply retroactively to dental expenses paid after October 1, 2022.
The program is designed to provide payments to families who have an adjusted net income of less than $90,000 per year and do not have private dental coverage. The payments will be up to $650 per child, per year.
- Families with an adjusted net income of under $70,000 per year will receive $650 for each eligible child.
- Families with an adjusted net income between $70,000 and $79,999 per year will receive $390 for each eligible child.
- Families with an adjusted net income between $80,000 and $89,999 per year will receive $260 for each eligible child.
The quickest and most convenient way to apply for the Canada dental plan program is to apply online through your CRA My Account. Before applying, ensure that you’re prepared. Starting on December 1, 2022, applications for the Canada Dental Benefit will become available.
The Canada Dental Benefit can be utilized to cover any oral health care services provided by a licensed, regulated oral health professional in the location where the care is given.
Absolutely! If you meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above, you can apply for the program from anywhere in the country. Our experienced dentists are available to assist you and your family with your oral health needs.