Applications for the 2026–2027 Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) benefit year will open on June 2, 2026. Coverage for this benefit year runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

To qualify for the CDCP, applicants must meet ALL four of the following requirements:

• Be a Canadian resident for tax purposes

• Have filed their 2025 income tax return to CRA (Please note if you have a spouse/common-law partner, they must also file an income tax return)

• Have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000

• Not have access to private dental insurance through employment, pensions, or professional/student organizations

Starting June 2, 2026, eligible Canadians can apply in the following ways:

Online

• Through a My Service Canada Account (MSCA)

• On the Government of Canada website

By Phone

• Call Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342

If you need help with your application, please feel free to contact our office. Our team is available to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

For each applicant, as well as your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable), you must provide:

• -Social Insurance Number (SIN)

• -Date of birth

• -Legal full name

• -Home and mailing address

• -Information about any dental coverage under government social programs, if applicable

• -Proof that you and your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable) filed your Canadian tax return for the previous year and received a Notice of Assessment