Dental Assistance for Social Assistance Clients

Description:

The Social Assistance program helps eligible Islanders with lower incomes obtain essential dental services to relieve pain or infection.

Region of Administration:

Provincial

Government / Department:

Department of Community Services and Seniors

Primary Classification:

Low income

Eligibility:

The program provides benefits on a case-by-case basis to Islanders who meet the program eligibility requirements according to the Social Assistance Act, Social Assistance Regulations and the Social Assistance Policy Manual. Islanders can apply for assistance to meet their basic needs.

http://www.gov.pe.ca/law/statutes/pdf/s-04_3.pdf

http://www.gov.pe.ca/sss/index.php3?number=1048987&lang=E

Coverage:

Essential dental services to relieve pain or infection.

Providers:

Dentists

Therapeutic Responsibility: