No. Only official Government of Canada channels can confirm eligibility. Use the qualify and apply links in Official sources.
Patient information
To apply for the Canadian Dental Care Plan you must meet all four Canada.ca requirements: no access to private dental insurance or coverage, tax returns filed in Canada, adjusted family net income under $90,000, and Canadian resident status for tax purposes. Only official Government of Canada channels confirm eligibility.
Start with the official eligibility tools
Canada.ca publishes the current eligibility requirements and the apply flow. Use those pages to check your situation and submit an application. ScaleUp Dental cannot tell you whether you qualify.
Applications for the 2026–2027 benefit period are open on Canada.ca. If rules on this page and Canada.ca ever differ, follow Canada.ca.
The four eligibility requirements (Canada.ca)
Canada.ca states you must meet all four requirements to apply. The short list below is for orientation only—read the full wording on the official qualify page before you apply.
- No access to private dental insurance or coverage (including many workplace, pension, student, or purchased plans; limited retired-member exceptions are described on Canada.ca)
- You and your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable) filed tax returns in Canada for the previous year
- Your adjusted family net income is less than $90,000
- You and your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable) are Canadian residents for tax purposes
Eligibility vs coverage
Eligibility means you may join the plan under the published rules. Coverage means which oral health services the plan pays for in your situation, including limitations, co-payments, and preauthorization rules.
A clinic that accepts CDCP can explain how it participates and what it needs for appointments. It cannot replace the Government of Canada’s eligibility decision or invent benefit percentages for you.
What clinics can and cannot tell you
Ask your dental office whether it participates in CDCP, how estimates and claims work, and what to bring. Do not treat a clinic website or phone script as proof that you are eligible.
If you need the next reading path after eligibility, review the fee guide orientation, then return to the CDCP hub for the full map of guides.
Government social program coverage
Canada.ca notes that dental coverage through some provincial, territorial, or federal social programs does not automatically block CDCP. If you qualify, plans may coordinate benefits to avoid duplication. Confirm details on the official qualify page.
Eligibility vs coverage — quick contrast
| Question | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Who decides? | Government of Canada / plan process | Plan rules + claim adjudication for services |
| What it answers | May I apply / join the plan? | Is this service payable for me, and at what patient portion? |
| Where to confirm | Canada.ca qualify + apply pages | Dental Benefits Guide, covered-services pages, clinic estimate |
Official sources
Verify every detail on Government of Canada and Sun Life channels
Disclaimer: This page is for general information only. Eligibility, coverage, fees, renewals, and application rules are set by the Government of Canada and plan administrators. Always confirm details on the official sources above before you apply, renew, or book care.
FAQ
Common questions
Can ScaleUp Dental confirm if I qualify for CDCP?
What is the income limit for CDCP?
Canada.ca currently requires adjusted family net income under $90,000, calculated with the lines listed on the official qualify page. Recheck Canada.ca before you apply—thresholds can change.
Where do I apply for CDCP?
Use the official Apply page on Canada.ca. Avoid unofficial application websites. The CDCP will never ask you to pay to apply or renew.
Does accepting CDCP mean every dental service is covered?
No. Eligibility and service coverage are different. Covered services follow plan policies, limitations, and fees. Ask your clinic for an estimate and read the official Dental Benefits Guide.
Do I have to confirm eligibility every year?
Canada.ca describes an annual confirmation that you still have no access to private dental insurance or coverage, plus eligibility review processes. Follow the official renewal and review guidance.
Next step
Use Canada.ca for eligibility and applications
ScaleUp Dental does not process CDCP applications and does not publish a find-a-dentist directory. Share this guide with your clinic if helpful.