There are 2 benefit periods for the interim Canada Dental Benefit. The eligibility criteria is specific to the period when your child receives dental care. Check if you meet the criteria for each child you are applying for. Application for Period 1 is not closed.

Period 2: July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024

To qualify, you must meet all of the following for each child you apply for. You need all of the criteria below to be eligible for the second period of the Canada Dental Benefit. You must meet all of the below criteria for each child you apply for. If you have more than one child, check your eligibility for each child.

  • Your child was born on or after July 2, 2011 (under 12 years old as of July 1, 2023)
  • Your child receives dental care services in Canada between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024
  • Your child does not have access to a private dental insurance plan
  • Your child’s dental costs are not fully covered by another dental program provided by any level of government
  • You are the only parent or caregiver receiving the CCB for your child as of July 1, 2023 or You have shared custody of your child and receive half of the CCB for your child as of July 1, 2023
  • You filed your 2022 taxes
  • Your spouse or common-law partner filed their 2022 taxes or You do not have a spouse or common-law partner as of July 1, 2023
  • Your adjusted family net income is less than $90,000 in 2022
  • No one has applied for the additional payment for your child’s dental costs for the first benefit period