Government of Canada - Service Canada

Federal benefit to help pay for oral health care for eligible Canadian residents who do not have access to dental insurance and have an adjusted family net income of less than $90,000. Services covered include those that keep teeth and gums healthy and treat problems that may occur. For example:

• Preventive services, including scaling (cleaning), polishing, sealants, and fluoride
• Diagnostic services, including examinations and x-rays
• Restorative services, including fillings
• Endodontic services, including root canal treatments
• Prosthodontic services, including complete and partial removable dentures
• Periodontal services, including deep scaling
• Oral surgery services, including extractions

The the Canadian Dental care Plan (CDCP) will only pay for oral health care services covered within the plan at the established CDCP fees. Medical transportation fees are not covered. Before receiving oral health care, clients should always ask their oral health provider about any costs that won't be covered by the plan.

There is no fee to participate in the CDCP. However, based on the adjusted family net income, CDCP client my have a co-payment. The co-payment amounts are outlined below:

• Family net income lower than $70,000: 100% of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees.
• Family net income between $70,000 and $79,999: 60 % of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees and 40% co-payment amount by the individual
• Family net Income between $80,000 and $89,999: 40 % of eligible oral health care service costs will be covered at the CDCP established fees and 60 percent co-payment amount by the individual

The Government of Canada has contracted Sun Life to manage CDCP. After applying, the information will be shared with Sun Life, who will complete the enrollment.

Visit the Sun Life website to find a Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) provider.

• Family Caregiver Benefit for Children: Providing care to a critically ill or injured person under 18 years (maximum weeks payable up to 35 weeks)
• Family Caregiver Benefit for Adults: Providing care to a critically ill or injured person 18 years or older(maximum weeks payable up to 15 weeks)
• Compassionate Care Benefits: A person of any age who requires end-of-life care (maximum weeks payable up to 26 weeks)

• A maximum of 15 weeks of EI maternity benefits is available
• Benefits can be paid as early as 12 weeks before the expected date of birth and not more than 17 weeks after the due date
• The weekly benefit rate is 55% of the claimant's average weekly insurable earnings up to a maximum amount
• Individual claiming maternity benefits may be able to also claim parental benefits

• Standard Parental Benefits:
  • Can be paid for a maximum of 40 weeks and shared by parents but one parent cannot receive more than 35 weeks
  • Must be claimed within a 52 week period (12 months) after the week the child was born or placed for the purpose of adoption
  • The weekly benefit rate is 55% of the claimant's average weekly insurable earnings up to a maximum amount
• Extended Parental Benefits:
  • Can be paid for a maximum of 69 weeks and shared by parents but one parent cannot claim more than 61 weeks
  • Must be claimed within a 78-week period (18 months) after the week the child was born or placed for the purpose of adoption
  • The benefit rate is 33% of the claimant's average weekly insurable earnings up to a maximum amount

Provides income support benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (ex: shortage of work, seasonal, or mass lay-offs) and are available for and able to work but cannot find a job.

Generally the basic rate is calculated at 55% of average insurable weekly earnings, up to a maximum amount. EI can be paid out from 14 weeks to a maximum of 45 weeks, depending on the regional unemployment rate.

Applications are to be made as soon as employment stops, even if the Record of Employment (ROE) has not been received. Benefits may be lost if the claim is submitted more than four weeks after the last day of work.

In most cases, individuals who quit their job due to a refusal to comply with their employer's mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy will not be eligible for EI benefits. See website for list of exceptions.

Provides up to 26 weeks of financial assistance for individuals who cannot work for medical reasons. The benefits pay 55% of earnings up to a maximum weekly amount.

An online form that allows the public to contact Service Canada to request a phone call, book an appointment or apply for a Social Insurance Number.

Phone calls can be requested for questions about:

• Employment Insurance (EI)
• Canada Pension Plan (CPP) / Canada Pension Plan Disability
• Old Age Security (OAS)
• Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
• Veterans Affairs Canada services
• Social Insurance Number (SIN) information
• Ukraine immigration measures: financial assistance
• Record of employment on the web (ROE web)
• Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
• Canada Disability Benefits (CDB)

Service Canada will respond within two business days by phone. If a request cannot be completed by phone, you will be offered an in-person appointment at a Service Canada Centre.

Appointments can be booked at a Service Canada location for:

• Biometrics Collections
• Passport Services

Apply online for a Social Insurance number.