The Government of Canada announced that $15 million is being awarded to Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada so they can begin working on the operation of the Canadian Dental Care Plan to ensure a successful launch of the full program. “This includes work such as recruitment, information technology-related activities and business planning,” they reported … Read more
Recent data reveals that provinces with their own dental care coverage for children have received a smaller share of federal money from the Canada Dental Benefit, reports the Canadian Press. The benefit was designed to “complement provincial coverage” and fill the gaps, which does not mean the benefit will be applied equally across all provinces. … Read more
While Canada’s dental benefit program has been helping families across the country, dental schools are growing concerned about their lack of patients. Northeast Now recently reported that Dr. Walter Siquira from University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry has shared that those taking advantage of the benefit seem to be going to private offices rather than … Read more
Health Canada has announced that the Canada Dental Benefit has now reached the milestone of helping 300,000 children have healthier smiles. Children must have received dental care during the first benefit period, which is October 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, to be eligible for the benefit. The second benefit period will begin July 1, … Read more
On February 28, the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) released a policy roadmap for the federal government, iterating the importance of preserving private dental insurance programs with the introduction of the new dental care program. The CDA is enforcing the need to not disrupt the current system many Canadians depend on by keeping the new program … Read more
On February 13, the Government of Canada announced that the interim Canada Dental Benefit has now helped over 200,000 children have a healthier mouth. The benefit has been providing parents and guardians with the financial support needed to take their children to an oral health professional. “The Government of Canada continues to work on a comprehensive, long-term Canada-wide … Read more
Health Canada has announce that three suppliers have been qualified to take part in the next phase of the procurement process for the Canada Dental Benefit, which launched December 1, 2022. “Express Scripts Canada, Medavie Inc., and Sun Life Financial Inc. will be providing feedback and recommendations on what could be needed if a third-party … Read more
The Cabinet “has invoked confidentiality in refusing to disclose the overhead cost of a new social program, the Canada Dental Benefit,” reports Western Standard. The program was passed in November and pays a yearly amount of $650 to families with children under 12 who have a household income under $70,000 a year. There are speculations that … Read more
The Canada Dental Benefit that is being phased in for children under 12 has local dentists questioning whether the dollar amount is enough to cover dental care needs for their young patients. With $5.3 billion allocated for the Canada Dental Benefit and it should be fully implemented by 2025, area dentist Dr. Christina Heidinger said it isn’t … Read more