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When can you apply
Applications for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) will open in phases. Check the eligibility criteria before applying.
Answer a couple of questions to find out when you can apply.
| Group | Applications open |
|---|---|
| Seniors aged 65 and above | Started in December 2023 |
| Adults with a valid Disability Tax Credit certificate | Starting June 2024 |
| Children under the age of 18 | Starting June 2024 |
| All remaining eligible Canadian residents | Starting 2025 |
Apply online New
Seniors aged 65 and above are now eligible to apply for the CDCP online without needing an invitation letter.
If you have received an invitation to apply letter
If you have previously received an invitation letter, please note that the personal access code provided expired on April 30, 2024. We encourage you to apply online or contact us for assistance.
What you need to apply
To complete your application, you’ll need to provide the following information for yourself and your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable):
You need the information above to apply for the CDCP.
If you are unable to apply online
We encourage applicants for the CDCP to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you can apply by phone by calling 1-833-537-4342.
Check the status of your application
To access information about your application, you will need to provide:
- your Application Code or your Client Number (the number you received on the confirmation page of the online application, or the number in the right-hand corner of the CDCP letter you received from Service Canada), and
- if you are using the automated phone service, you will need your Social Insurance Number (SIN), or other personal information that we have on file to verify your identity
By phone
Call 1-833-537-4342, select option number 2
Online
If someone is helping you to apply
You can apply for the CDCP with the help of a trusted person or a delegate.
Applying with the help of a trusted person
You can ask a trusted person to help you apply by phone. You must give clear consent that you agree to let them help you. This could be a:
- friend
- relative
- caregiver
- translator, or
- interpreter
Applying through a delegate
Delegates are individuals who have 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:
- powers of attorney/mandates, or
- trusteeships
Before you apply for the CDCP, delegates must provide the powers of attorney, mandates or trusteeship documents that prove they have legal authority to represent you. Original documents or certified copies can be sent by mail or submitted in person at any Service Canada office.
Once the documents have been processed, a representative will contact the delegate to let them know we’ve accepted and added the documents to your file. Once they receive this confirmation, the delegate can apply for the CDCP on your behalf.
Submit your proof of delegate documents:
By mail
If you or the delegate are sending the documents by mail, please include a cover letter that details:
- the applicant’s full name
- the applicant’s Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- a statement that the documents are being submitted for the CDCP
- the delegate’s phone number and
- a return address for us to send the original documents or certified copies back to once we’ve processed them
| Province/Region | Mailing address |
|---|---|
Atlantic Canada |
Service Canada |
Quebec |
Service Canada |
Ontario |
Service Canada |
Western Canada and Territories |
Service Canada |
In person
If you or the delegate provide the documents at a Service Canada office, please come prepared with:
- the applicant’s full name, and
- the applicant’s Social Insurance Number (SIN)
We will take a copy of your documents and send them to our processing team.
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