Written By: Anushka
Canadian Government offers $650 dental benefits for children under 12 years to support families without private dental insurance.
Families can receive up to 650 CAD per year for each child, helping cover dental checkups and procedures.
To be eligible, children must: Be under 12 years old, Lack private dental insurance, Receive Canada Child Benefits and Live in a family with an annual income under 90K CAD.
Payments vary based on family income: Under 70K CAD: 650 CAD, 70K-80K CAD: 390 CAD and 80K-90K CAD: 260 CAD.
To apply, visit CRA My Account and search for Canada Dental Benefits. Complete the application with your details and submit.
Families can claim the $650 twice per child by applying for the first payment and then reapplying before June 30, 2024.
Applications take 1-2 weeks to process. Required documents include social insurance number, permanent address, and last income tax return.