EMERGENCY DENTAL CARE FOR Income Assistance RECIPIENTS PRogram

Description:

Offers help for emergency dental care under certain circumstances.

Region of Administration:

Provincial

Government / Department:

Department of Community Services

Eligibility:

Based on an assessment of financial need, household number, and determination of employability Eligible clients and dependents. Dependent children of families receiving Income Assistance Family must meet the eligibility criteria for Income Assistance, which includes family size, income and employment status. Eligibility is reassessed frequently. Note: Income Assistance is designed to provide transit support, so families do not remain in this program for long periods of time.

Coverage:

Care under certain circumstances including

pain
bleeding that will not stop
swollen gums
need dentures fixed
dental problem that could stop you from getting a job

80% of the cost of approved services are covered. The beneficiary is responsible for paying the remaining 20%.

Providers:

Dentists, Denturists

Therapeutic Responsibility: