Veterans Affairs Canada Dental Services

Description:

Canadian veterans are entitled to a variety of health care benefits, including dental treatment.

Region of Administration:

Federal

Government/ Department:

Veterans Affairs Canada

Eligibility:

Veterans may qualify to receive financial support for treatment benefits, if they are:

in receipt of a disability benefit;
in receipt of services through the Veterans Independence Program;
in receipt of financial assistance through the Long Term Care program; or
in receipt of the War Veterans Allowance.

Coverage:

Provides coverage for basic dental care and some pre-authorized comprehensive dental services. Services provided should be both generally accepted practices and the most cost-effective treatment essential to good oral health.

VAC dental program covers up to 100% of the rates in the Provincial Dental / Denturist Association fee guide.

Examples of services that are covered:

annual basic treatments up to $1500 annually
- exams, polish and fluoride treatments every 9 months
- scaling (8 units per year)
- fillings and extractions
standard dentures once every 7 years

Examples of dental services that require pre-authorization from VAC: (Before any treatment is received a dental treatment plan is to be submitted to VAC for preauthorization.):

basic treatment exceeding $1500 annually
crowns
bridgework (x-rays required)
specialist treatment (referral required)
early replacement of dentures as determined by your dentist or denturist

Examples of services that are not covered:

gum surgery
implants
equilibrated/custom/semi-precision dentures

Providers:

Dentists

Therapeutic Responsibility: