Cleft Lip/ Palate Orthodontic Program

 

Description:

For children born with a cleft lip and /or palate.

 

Region of Administration:

Provincial

 

Government / Department:

Health PEI

 

Eligibility:

Children ages 3-17 who are born with a cleft lip and/or palate.

 

Coverage:

Public Health, Dental Programs will pay 50% (maximum of $2,500) of the approved orthodontic treatment.

In cases where there is a need for further financial assistance, the patient can apply for 75% coverage (maximum of $3,750) or 100% coverage (maximum of $5,000).

Depending on your total family income (based on line 236 of the tax guide), you might be eligible for 75% or 100% funding.

 

Providers:

Dentists

 

Therapeutic Responsibility:

Dentists

 

Compensation:

Fee-for-service

 

How it Works:

Application for Orthodontic Treatment Funding for Cleft Palate Patients needs to be completed.

Form can be found here.

 

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