Get ready to apply
Answer the questions below. Complete any steps you are missing to make it easier to apply for the benefit.
File your income taxes
Make sure your income tax information is up-to-date.
Confirm you receive the Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
You must be eligible for the CCB during the dental benefit period.
Great. You must be the parent who is eligible to receive CCB payments for your child as of July 1, 2023 in order to apply for the second dental benefit period.
If your spouse or common-law partner receives the CCB for your child, they should complete the next steps.
Next, go to: Confirm you have access to your CRA My Account.
Your spouse or common-law partner should apply
Only the person who is eligible to receive CCB payments for your child as of July 1, 2023 may apply for the second dental benefit period.
Since your spouse or common-law partner receives CCB payments for your child, they should apply for the dental benefit's second period. They should complete the next steps.
You may not be able to apply
Only your child's other parent or caregiver who receives CCB payments for your child as of July 1, 2023 may be eligible. They should complete all the steps.
If your custody arrangement has changed, you may have been eligible to receive the CCB. Make sure you update your information with the CRA.
If you are eligible to receive the CCB as of July 1, 2023, you may apply for the Canada Dental Benefit's second period.
Apply for the CCB
The second period of the Canada Dental Benefit is only available for families who are eligible to receive the CCB as of July 1, 2023.
If you are not receiving CCB payments, check if you're eligible to apply.
For details: Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Check if you receive CCB
You can sign in to CRA My Account (opens in new window) or check your bank statements to confirm if you are receiving CCB payments. If you have a spouse or common-law partner, they should check as well.
You must be eligible to receive CCB payments for your child as of July 1, 2023 in order to apply for the second period of the Canada Dental Benefit.
If you are not receiving CCB payments, check if you're eligible to apply.
For details: Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Great. You must be the parent who is eligible to receive CCB payments for your child as of December 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023 in order to apply for the additional payment.
If your spouse or common-law partner receives the CCB for your child, they should apply.
Next, go to: Confirm you have access to your CRA My Account.
Your spouse or common-law partner should apply
Only the person who is eligible to receive CCB payments for your child as of December 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023 may apply for the additional payment.
Since your spouse or common-law partner receives CCB payments for your child, they should apply for the Canada Dental Benefit's additional payment. They should apply.
You may not be able to apply
Only your child's other parent or caregiver who receives CCB payments for your child as of December 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023 may be eligible. They should complete all the steps.
If your custody arrangement has changed, you may have been eligible to receive the CCB. Make sure you update your information with the CRA.
If you are eligible to receive the CCB as of December 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023, you may apply for the additional payment.
Apply for the CCB
The additional payment is only available for families who are eligible to receive the CCB as of December 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023.
If you are not receiving CCB payments, check if you're eligible to apply.
For details: Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Check if you receive CCB
You can sign in to CRA My Account (opens in new window) or check your bank statements to confirm if you are receiving CCB payments. If you have a spouse or common-law partner, they should check as well.
You must be eligible to receive CCB payments for your child as of December 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023 in order to apply for the additional payment.
If you are not receiving CCB payments, check if you're eligible to apply.
For details: Canada Child Benefit (CCB)
Great. You must be the parent who is eligible to receive CCB payments for your child as of December 1, 2022 and July 1, 2023 in order to apply for the additional payment.
If your spouse or common-law partner receives the CCB for your child, they should complete the next steps.
Next, go to: Confirm you have access to your CRA My Account.
Confirm you have access to your CRA My Account
Canada Revenue Agency's online application (CRA My Account) is the fastest way to apply for this benefit.
Great. Having a CRA My Account will make it easier to apply online.
Next, go to: Set up direct deposit.
Call the individual tax enquiries line 1-800-959-8281 for help to access your CRA My Account.
- You can recover your user ID or password by going to CRA My Account (opens in new window)
- Select 'CRA sign in'
- Choose 'Forgot your user ID' or 'Forgot your password'
- If you 'Forgot your user ID' you will need your:
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- date of birth
- copy of this year's or last year's assessed individual tax return
- answers to the security questions you set up during registration
- If you 'Forgot your user ID' you will need your:
- If you can't recover your account, call the individual tax enquiries line 1-800-959-8281
Before contacting the CRA, you should contact your financial institution for assistance.
For assistance with your:
- BC Services Card, go to BC Services Card App - Troubleshooting (opens in new window)
- MyAlberta Digital ID, go to MyAlberta Digital ID - Contact us (opens in new window)
You can register for a CRA My Account (opens in new window) to make it easier to apply online.
If you want to apply before you receive your security code in the mail, you can apply by phone right away.
Next, go to: Set up direct deposit.
You can sign in to My Service Canada Account to access your CRA My Account.
- Sign in to your My Service Canada Account (opens in new window)
- Select "Access CRA"
- Select "I agree" on the Registration and Authentication page to transfer directly to your CRA My Account
Next, go to: Set up direct deposit.
Set up direct deposit
Direct deposit is the fastest way to get payments for this benefit.
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