A new federal dental insurance plan is expected to be launched today by a number of government ministers, which will provide direct benefits to eligible Canadians, however the first claims won’t be processed until May 2024.
The new program is a crucial matter in securing the Liberals’ supply-and-confidence deal with the NDP, which the Liberal’s are relying on to maintain their minority government until 2025.
“As minister of health, I’m deeply proud that Canada has one of the best health systems in the world,” said Minister of Health Mark Holland, during Monday’s press conference at Algonquin College. “But we know we can do better, we know we can have the best health care system in the world. “Today is a monumental step in that direction.”
“Up to nine million Canadians today do not have dental insurance. This action today will help to get them the access they need to oral healthcare. Oral healthcare they need and deserve,” added Holland.
The Liberals assured the NDP that they would launch a dental insurance plan for seniors, people with disabilities and children under the age of 18 by next year.
The program will start being phased in slowly over the next year, said government officials during a briefing with the Canadian Press, prior to the announcement on Monday.
Canadian residents with a household income of under $90,000 who do not have private insurance will qualify for the new dental benefits.
Applicants who qualify over the age of 87 may begin to make their claims as early as next week, however they won’t be processed for months to come.
According to the Toronto Star, NDP health critic Don Davies said his party is ecstatic to now have a solid program coming into effect by their party’s proposed deadline.
“Far too many people have avoided getting the healthcare that they need, simply because it is far too expensive and that’s why this plan is essential. With the Canadian dental care plan, they won’t have to anymore,” said Holland.
“It’s going to help make life better for eligible Canadians because they won’t have to make the choice between paying their bills and getting the care that they absolutely need,” he added.
A new federal dental insurance plan is expected to be launched today by a number of government ministers, which will provide direct benefits to eligible Canadians, however the first claims won’t be processed until May 2024.
The new program is a crucial matter in securing the Liberals’ supply-and-confidence deal with the NDP, which the Liberal’s are relying on to maintain their minority government until 2025.
The Liberals assured the NDP that they would launch a dental insurance plan for seniors, people with disabilities and children under the age of 18 by next year.
The program will start being phased in slowly over the next year, said government officials during a briefing with the Canadian Press, prior to the announcement on Monday.
Canadian residents with a household income of under $90,000 who do not have private insurance will qualify for the new dental benefits.
Applicants who qualify over the age of 87 may begin to make their claims as early as next week, however they won’t be processed for months to come.
According to the Toronto Star, NDP health critic Don Davies said his party is ecstatic to now have a solid program coming into effect by their party’s proposed deadline.
Several ministers are expected to outline the details later today. This is a developing story.
