Dental Coverage
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Canada’s dental-care plan to take claims soon, but dentists still waiting on detailsDentists, hygienists and other dental-care providers still don't have details about how the program will work or how much the government will pay for services.CanadaJan 31, 2024
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Provinces with dental benefits for kids got smaller share of federal planData shows that provinces and territories with dental benefits for all children were given less federal money per population than those that offer only targeted coverage.HealthJun 27, 2023
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Budget 2023 expands dental-care program, but expected cost balloons to $13BTuesday's budget shows the Liberals are planning a government-administered insurance program, at a cost of $13 billion over five years beginning in fiscal year 2023-24.PoliticsMar 28, 2023
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As federal dental bill passes, seniors in N.S. and N.B. are left waitingA new program by the federal government has the first wave set to be rolled out by December. A seniors group is New Brunswick is making the call for more supports immediately.CanadaNov 18, 2022
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Fewer Nova Scotians using children’s dental coverage as new oral health strategy work beginsThe Department of Health and Wellness expanded dental coverage for children 14 and under last year, but that program is being accessed three per cent less often than before.HealthJan 14, 2020
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Vancouver Island dentist surprises family in need with $35K in free care"This is just an example of someone going above and beyond for another stranger in the community."Nov 5, 2019
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Quebec to provide dental coverage for children with cancerAbout 300 kids in the province are diagnosed with cancer every year, and about half will be at risk for dental problems.CanadaJan 18, 2019
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