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Half of Eligible Canadians Skip Dental Care Plan
10/3/2025
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Story summary
- Health Canada reports uptake, but about half of 5.2 million eligible haven't visited a dentist.
- The Canadian Dental Care Plan covers ages 18 to 64, with 1.8 million approved.
- The plan subsidizes costs for residents with family income below $90,000.
- Patients have about $800 in annual expenses covered.
- Health Minister Marjorie Michel's office monitors balance billing to improve transparency.
