CDCP renewal: how to keep your coverage
Last reviewed November 7, 2026
CDCP members must renew every year. The renewal period for 2026–2027 closed on June 1, 2026, and renewals for the 2027–2028 benefit period open in spring 2027. Each benefit period ends on June 30.
Key dates
| What | When |
|---|---|
| Current benefit period | 2026–2027, ending June 30, 2027 |
| Last renewal window (for 2026–2027) | Closed June 1, 2026 |
| Next renewal window (for 2027–2028) | Opens spring 2027. Watch canada.ca for exact dates. |
What renewal checks
Renewing confirms you still meet the rules, including that you filed last year's tax return and received your notice of assessment. Your co-payment level can change at renewal because it follows your latest adjusted family net income. There is no fee to renew.
How to renew
- Online through My Service Canada Account, once the renewal window is open.
- By phone through the contact options on canada.ca.
File your tax return early in the year so it has been assessed by the time renewals open.
If you missed the deadline
You can submit a new application, but there will be a gap in your coverage. Care you receive during the gap is not covered and is not reimbursed retroactively. If you're in that situation, apply as soon as possible and hold off on non-urgent treatment until your coverage is confirmed.
Before your next appointment
Confirm your coverage is active, check your co-payment level, and ask the clinic about any costs beyond it. See costs and extra fees, or find a CDCP dentist.
Source: Renew your Canadian Dental Care Plan coverage, canada.ca (page dated 2026-09-22). We'll update this page when the 2027 renewal dates are announced.