When can you visit an oral health provider

Enrolment confirmation

Sun Life will manage the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) for the Government of Canada.

Once you’ve applied and we've confirmed that you qualify, we'll share your information with Sun Life, who will enrol you in the CDCP.

Sun Life will then send you a welcome package, which will include:

• information on the CDCP
• your member card
• your coverage start date

Coverage start date

Once enrolled in the CDCP, you may start seeing an oral health provider as early as May 2024, starting with seniors. Your start date will depend on your age group, when we receive your application, and when we complete your enrolment.

Booking an oral health appointment

Your coverage will begin on the date provided in the welcome package you receive from Sun Life. Appointments should be scheduled on or after that date for the eligible oral health care services to be covered under the plan. The CDCP will not reimburse you for services received before the start date.

When booking an appointment with an oral health provider, make sure to ask if they are participating in the CDCP. This will limit any unexpected out-of-pocket payments.

Annual reassessment

You will need to meet the eligibility requirements each year to qualify for the CDCP. We’ll add more information later on the annual reassessment process.