CLEFT LIP AND PALATE PROGRAM

Description:

As the primary insurer, Manitoba Health covers 100% of the cost of almost all dental treatment (Certain prosthodontic procedures may have limited funding). The Manitoba Cleft Lip and Palate/Dysplasia Dental Benefit Program has made a commitment to be the payor of first resort because dental care for children with oral clefts can quickly exhaust family benefits under private insurance plans.

Region of Administration:

Provincial

Government / Department:

Manitoba Health

Eligibility:

Available to Manitoba residents who are under the age of 18. Due to the financial investment that is made on the care for patients with oral clefts, it is a requirement under the program that patients undergo annual dental check-up examinations and maintain an acceptable level of oral hygiene in order to obtain enrolment.

Coverage:

Manitoba Health covers 100% of the cost of almost all dental treatment (certain prosthodontic procedures may have limited funding).

Providers:

Dentists

Therapeutic Responsibility: