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New Canadian Dental Plan Faces Criticism Over Income Discrimination
7/14/2025
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- The Canadian Dental Care Plan, set to debut in May 2024, bases coverage on family income, which could unfairly disqualify couples from benefits. Critics warn this undermines public health ideals, while legal experts caution that contesting the plan's couple discrimination may prove challenging, given the common use of family income in government programs.
