CRA Dental Care Plan Status 2025 – Check Eligibility, Coverage & $3,000 Benefit

Looking for affordable dental care in Canada? The CRA Dental Care Plan 2025 might be exactly what you need. Designed to help lower-income Canadians without private dental insurance, this federally funded program offers up to $3,000 in annual coverage for essential and advanced dental services.

From fillings and cleanings to surgeries and dentures, this plan covers a wide range of treatments—and the best part? Some people won’t pay a dime.

Let’s break down how it works, who qualifies, and how you can check your application status online in just a few clicks.

Overview

The CRA Dental Care Plan (also called the Canada Dental Care Plan or CDCP) was launched to make dental care more accessible and affordable for Canadians who can’t afford private dental coverage. It provides financial assistance for a wide range of dental services based on your family income.

Here’s a quick glance at the program:

Detail	Information
Program Name	CRA Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Country	Canada
Year	2025
Annual Reimbursement Limit	$3,000
Full Coverage Threshold	Income below $70,000
Partial Coverage	Income $70,000–$90,000 (40–60%)
Application Methods	Online, phone, or in-person
Status Check Method	Online via canada.ca

Eligibility

To apply for the CRA Dental Care Plan in 2025, you must meet all of the following criteria:

• Family Net Income must be less than $90,000
  • Full coverage if under $70,000
  • Partial coverage (40%–60%) if between $70,000 and $90,000
• No Private Dental Insurance
  • Not eligible if you have coverage from work, pension, or self-paid insurance
• Canadian Residency
  • Must be a tax resident living in Canada most of the year
• Filed a Recent Tax Return
  • Must have submitted your latest tax return to confirm income and residency

If you tick all these boxes, you’re eligible to apply for this much-needed support.

Coverage

The CRA Dental Care Plan covers a wide variety of dental services, ranging from basic to more advanced treatments. Here’s what’s included:

Service Type	Examples
Preventive Care	Exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments
Diagnostic Services	X-rays and assessments
Restorative Care	Fillings, crowns, dentures
Endodontic Services	Root canals
Periodontal Care	Deep cleaning and scaling
Oral Surgery	Extractions and surgical procedures

The coverage amount depends on your family’s net income:

• 100% coverage for families earning under $70,000
• 40–60% coverage for those earning between $70,000 and $90,000

Major services like crowns and dentures are covered at 65%, even if you’re not fully covered.

Amount

The maximum annual reimbursement under the CDCP is $3,000 per person. This amount can be used across various treatments throughout the year.

If your treatment costs exceed this limit, you’ll need to pay the difference out-of-pocket. However, for most essential procedures, this amount provides solid coverage—especially for those without any private plan.

Status

Wondering if your application has been approved? You can easily check the status of your CRA Dental Care Plan online. Here’s how:

1. Go to the official government site: www.canada.ca
2. Navigate to the Canadian Dental Care Plan section
3. Open the status checker tool
4. Enter your:
   • Application code or SIN
   • Date of birth
5. Submit the details and view your status

The tool will tell you whether your application is approved, pending, or if further information is needed. This process is quick and secure.

If you’re applying for a child without a SIN, the system will request other ID details like their birthdate and application code.

Updates

• Applications are currently open and processed within 5–10 business days
• As of 2025, the coverage limit was increased to $3,000
• New eligibility expansions and updated income-based percentages were added

If you qualify, applying today could save you hundreds—if not thousands—on dental expenses this year.

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