Get ready to apply
Answer the questions below. Complete any steps you are missing to make it easier to apply for the benefit.
File your income taxes
Filing your income tax return is required to apply for this benefit.
Confirm you receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Receiving the CCB is required to access this benefit.
Great. You must be the parent who is eligible to receive CCB payments for your child as of December 1, 2022 in order to apply for the dental benefit.
If your spouse or common-law partner receives the CCB for your child, they should complete the next steps.
Next, go to: Confirm you have access to your CRA My Account.
Your spouse or common-law partner should apply
Only the person who is eligible to receive CCB payments for your child as of December 1, 2022 may apply for the dental benefit.
Since your spouse or common-law partner receives CCB payments for your child, they should apply for the dental benefit. They should complete the next steps.
You may not be able to apply
Only your child's other parent or caregiver who receives CCB payments for your child as of December 1, 2022 may be eligible. They should complete all the steps.
If your custody arrangement has changed, you may have been eligible to receive the CCB. Make sure you update your information with the CRA.
If you are eligible to receive the CCB as of December 1 2022, you may apply for the Canada Dental Benefit.
Apply for the CCB
The dental benefit is only available for families who are eligible to receive the CCB as of December 1, 2022.
If you are not receiving CCB payments, check if you're eligible to apply.
For details: Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Check if you receive CCB
You can sign in to CRA My Account (opens in new window) or check your bank statements to confirm if you are receiving CCB payments. If you have a spouse or common-law partner, they should check as well.
You must be eligible to receive CCB payments for your child as of December 1, 2022 in order to apply for the dental benefit.
If you are not receiving CCB payments, check if you're eligible to apply.
For details: Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Confirm you have access to your CRA My Account
Canada Revenue Agency's online application (CRA My Account) is the fastest way to apply for this benefit.
Great. Having a CRA My Account will make it easier to apply online.
Next, go to: Set up direct deposit.
Call the individual tax enquiries line 1-800-959-8281 for help to access your CRA My Account.
- You can recover your user ID or password by going to CRA My Account (opens in new window)
- Select 'CRA sign in'
- Choose 'Forgot your user ID' or 'Forgot your password'
- If you 'Forgot your user ID' you will need your:
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- date of birth
- copy of this year's or last year's assessed individual tax return
- answers to the security questions you set up during registration
- If you 'Forgot your user ID' you will need your:
- If you can't recover your account, call the individual tax enquiries line 1-800-959-8281
Before contacting the CRA, you should contact your financial institution for assistance.
For assistance with your:
- BC Services Card, go to BC Services Card App - Troubleshooting (opens in new window)
- MyAlberta Digital ID, go to MyAlberta Digital ID - Contact us (opens in new window)
You can register for a CRA My Account (opens in new window) to make it easier to apply online.
If you don't have an account, you can apply by phone.
Next, go to: Set up direct deposit.
You can sign in to My Service Canada Account to access your CRA My Account.
- Sign in to your My Service Canada Account (opens in new window)
- Select "Access CRA"
- Select "I agree" on the Registration and Authentication page to transfer directly to your CRA My Account
Next, go to: Set up direct deposit.
Set up direct deposit
Direct deposit is the fastest way to get payments for this benefit.
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