How to apply for the CDCP
Last reviewed November 7, 2026
Applications are open for the 2026–2027 benefit period. Apply online through My Service Canada Account, or with the online application form on canada.ca, or call Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342 (TTY 1-833-677-6262). There is no fee to apply.
Before you start
- Check that you meet the four requirements with our eligibility checker.
- Make sure you, and your spouse or partner, filed last year's tax return.
- Have your Social Insurance Number, address and date of birth ready. Your spouse's or partner's details and your children's details are needed too. Children may be covered even if they don't have a SIN.
Ways to apply
| Channel | How | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| My Service Canada Account | Sign in and open the Canadian Dental Care Plan section. | People who already use MSCA for EI, CPP or OAS. |
| Online form | Use "Apply using Canada.ca" on the official apply page. | People without an MSCA account. |
| Phone | Call Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342 (TTY 1-833-677-6262). | Anyone who prefers to talk to someone, or is applying for a family member. |
The canada.ca page also explains options for delegates and trusted helpers applying on someone's behalf.
Only apply through canada.ca or Service Canada. Applying is free. Nobody legitimate will ask you to pay to apply or to "speed up" your application.
After you apply
- Service Canada reviews your application and confirms whether you are eligible.
- If you are approved, your enrolment details and coverage start date are confirmed. Don't book treatment you expect the CDCP to pay for until your coverage has started.
- Find a provider who accepts the CDCP. Our directory shows the evidence for each clinic.
- Before treatment, ask about your co-payment and any extra fees. See costs and extra fees.
Coverage runs for one benefit period, ending each June 30. You must renew every year to stay covered.
Sources: Apply for the CDCP, canada.ca (date modified 2026-09-24); Renew your coverage (2026-09-22).