Dental Care Canada
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Federal child dental benefit has seen 35,000 applications in first week: ministerThe new benefit is aimed at kids under the age of 12 from low- and middle-income families who do not have private insurance, getting up to $650 per child per year if eligible.HealthDec 7, 2022
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New kids dental benefit now open to some Canadians. Here’s what to knowThe benefit is available for children under 12 in families that earn less than $90,000 a year and ranges from $260 to $650 per child depending on net income.HealthDec 1, 2022
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Feds working to create stand-alone dental-care insurance programThe benefit, known as Bill C-31, would give children with families who make less than $90,000 a year as much as $650 per child to care for their teeth.HealthOct 28, 2022
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Federal dental care benefit passes final reading in House of Commons, goes to SenateTo qualify, families will need to apply through the Canada Revenue Agency and attest that they have booked a dental visit for their kids.CanadaOct 27, 2022
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Ottawa’s dental care plan for kids would cost $703M: PBOThe Conservatives are opposing Bill C-31, which includes both the dental benefit and a one-time $500 allowance for low-income renters.CanadaOct 20, 2022
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Ottawa’s dental-care legislation on docket as Parliament resumesThe benefit for qualifying children under the age of 12 is the first phase of the Liberal government's larger dental-care ambitions.PoliticsSep 20, 2022
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NDP’s Singh says party will push government to act on dental care, housingFederal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he will use the upcoming sitting of Parliament to push the Liberals to move on dental care and housing.PoliticsSep 7, 2022
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Canada’s dental care plan: Experts urge feds to provide timeline, more detailsDespite the over $5 billion set aside by the government, a parliamentary budget officer has estimated the plan to cost nearly double that at $9 billion.HealthAug 18, 2022
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Liberals running out of time to deliver youth dental care pledge as costs soarA pledge to deliver a dental program for uninsured kids by the end of this year is a key part of the government's deal with the NDP to stave off an election until 2025.PoliticsJun 16, 2022
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