The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is opening in phases. Make sure you meet all 4 of the
eligibility requirements
before applying. Check the schedule below to find out when you can apply.
Application schedule
Group
When you can apply
Adults with a valid federal
Disability Tax Credit certificate
for 2023
Now (started June 27, 2024)
Children under the age of 18
Now (started June 27, 2024)
All remaining eligible residents (not in one of the above groups)
In 2025
Do not submit more than one application
Applying for children.
When applying for children, submit
only
1 application that includes all child(ren) under 18. Only one parent or guardian should apply on behalf of the child(ren)
Do not reapply.
If you are already enrolled in the CDCP, you do not need to reapply or contact Service Canada unless your access to dental insurance has changed. Your current coverage level will remain unchanged until June 30, 2025
What you need
You need the information above to apply for the CDCP.
Submit one application for everyone who qualifies to prevent delays.
You are ready to apply.
Submit one application for everyone who qualifies to prevent delays.
For Apple users, use one of the following operating systems:
iOS (version 13 or newer)
MacOS (version 10.15 or newer)
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Applying with the help someone you trust
You can ask a trusted person to help you apply by phone. This could be a:
friend
relative
caregiver
translator, or
interpreter
You must be able to give clear consent that you agree to let them help you.
Applying through a delegate
A delegate is someone who has the legal authority to represent you and make decisions on your behalf.
They can represent you if they’re listed as your delegate on documents such as:
power of attorney
mandate
trusteeship
Before you apply, your delegate must prove that they have the legal authority to represent you. The documents listed above are considered proof. Mail original documents or certified copies to us, or bring them in person to any Service Canada office (see mailing addresses by region).
Once we’ve processed the documents, we’ll contact your delegate to confirm that we’ve accepted and added the documents to your file. Your delegate can then apply to the CDCP on your behalf.
How to submit your proof of delegate documents
By mail
If you or your delegate are sending us the documents by mail, please
include a cover letter
with:
your full name
your Social Insurance Number (SIN)
a statement that the documents are being submitted for the CDCP
your delegate’s phone number and
a return address, so we can return your documents for us to send the original documents or certified copies back to once we’ve processed them
Mailing addresses by region
Province or region
Mailing address
In person
If you or your delegate brings the documents to a Service Canada office in person, please provide:
You can use the automated phone service to check your application. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 1-833-537-4342 and select option 2.
Representatives are also available 8:30 am to 4:30 pm local time, Monday to Friday, to answer any questions you may have. They do not answer calls on statutory holidays.
Note: If your child does not have a SIN, you are not able to use the automated phone service to check their application status. You must speak to a representative to check their status or use the online tool.
If you’re hearing impaired, use our TTY (teletypewriter) service.
1-833-677-6262
The hours of operation are 7:00 am to 7:30 pm Eastern time, Monday to Friday.
