Ottawa to make dental care program available to more Canadians
Global News
Health Minister Kamal Khera said the government is expecting an additional 4.5 million Canadians to be eligible and coverage will start as early as June 1.
The federal government announced expanded access to its dental care program on Saturday, a day before a federal election is expected to be called.
The government says all Canadians who have household incomes of less than $90,000 and don’t have private insurance will be able to apply for the program over the month of May.
Liberal Health Minister Kamal Khera said coverage will start as early as June 1.
The program was launched initially for seniors in December 2023 and has been expanded in phases to cover children and people with disabilities.
The announcement comes a day before Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to trigger a federal election campaign.
The federal Conservatives have not said whether they would keep funding the program, which was the product of a supply-and-confidence agreement between the Liberals and the NDP.
Khera said the program has helped Canadians who are unable to afford a visit to a dental office.
“It’s not about cleaning teeth. It’s about preventative health care which is saving lives while also saving money for Canadians,” she said.
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