Seniors Over 87 Can Apply to Join Federal Dental Plan Starting Next Week
Published on December 12, 2023
The federal government unveiled some details Monday of a long-awaited plan to help uninsured Canadians afford dental care—a rollout industry professionals say they’ll be watching closely for its impact on staff shortages and private coverage. Seniors over the age of 87 will be the first cohort invited to apply to join the federally subsidized dental plan as Ottawa gradually enrols eligible participants over the course of the coming 12 months. The program—currently projected to cost $13 billion over the next five years—will be slowly expanded over the next year to include all qualifying seniors, children under the age of 18 and people with disabilities....