Canada. Canada Revenue Agency

Service: Canada Dental Benefit for Children

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Record #: BAR4407
Last Modified: 18 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 18 Jan 2024

Location, Telephone & Internet

Toll Free Phone 1-800-715-8836
Website www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/dental-benefit.html
Located In Community Ottawa
Address 333 Laurier Ave W
Ottawa, ON K1A 0L9
Intersection Bank St and Laurier Ave

Description & Services

Description (Service)

Federal dental care benefit for children

  • based on net family income, tax-free payment of $260, $390, or $650 for each eligible child
  • available for two periods
  • applications open until June 30, 2024 for period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
  • maximum of two payments for each eligible child
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-8 pm * Sat 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served Canada
Eligibility Parents and guardians of children 12 years and under without access to a private dental insurance plan earning $90 000 or less in net family income.
Application

Apply online using CRA My Account or by phone. 

To apply, you will need your:

  • child's dental care provider's name, address, and telephone number
  • child's dental appointment date
  • employer's name, address, and telephone number (if applicable)
  • spouse or common-law partner's employer's name, address, and telephone number (if applicable)

Keep your dental care receipts.
Languages English ; French
Fees None

Other Details

Physical Access Not Applicable