Seniors applying for the Canadian Dental Care Plan
If your questions are about applying for the new Canadian Dental Care Plan, contact Service Canada.
Ways to contact the CRA
If you have questions about applying for the Canada Dental Benefit for a child under 12 years old or need help with your CRA account, contact the CRA:
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Online
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Use your CRA My Account to:
- apply for the Canada Dental Benefit
- update your personal information, including your address and your marital status
- view and update information about children in your care
- apply for and view Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payments
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By phone
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Call the CRA for more information or help by phone.
Find a phone number
- Before you call
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To confirm your identity, you'll need your:
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- full name and date of birth
- complete address
- assessed tax return, notice of assessment or reassessment, other tax document, or be signed in to CRA My Account
If you're calling on behalf of someone else
If you are the friend or family member of someone who needs assistance applying over the phone and you are calling on their behalf, they must be present on the call to give their consent.
You will also be asked to verify your own identity when you call.
- Telephone number
- 1-800-715-8836 (opens up phone application)1-800-715-8836
- TTY number
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If you use a teletypewriter:
1-800-665-0354 (opens up tty application) 1-800-665-0354
If you use an operator-assisted relay service, call:
1-800-715-8836 (opens up phone application)1-800-715-8836
- Hours
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CRA's dental benefit line hours
Date |
Hours |
Monday to Friday |
8 am to 8 pm (local time) |
Saturday |
9 am to 5 pm (local time) |
Sunday |
Closed |
Closed on public holidays
- Before you call
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To confirm your identity, you'll need your:
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- full name and date of birth
- complete address
- assessed tax return, notice of assessment or reassessment, other tax document, or be signed in to CRA My Account
If you're calling on behalf of someone else
If you're calling on behalf of someone else, they must be present on the call to give their consent, or you must be authorized to call on their behalf.
For details: Authorize a representative