Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP

The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (OSDCP) is a provincial publicly funded dental care program for low-income seniors who are 65 years of age or older.

Please note, that OSDCP is separate from the new federally funded Canadian Dental Care Plan. At this time, OSDCP eligible seniors, who are also eligible for CDCP, can choose to access dental benefits through OSDCP OR CDCP, however, there is no option to coordinate benefits. Visit the new Canadian Dental Care Plan for more information regarding eligibility and how to apply.

Visit this site to find an oral health provider in your area that accepts CDCP benefit cards.

If your questions are unanswered below and/or you need assistance, please visit the OSDCP website, call 226-807-0750 or email [email protected].

This email address is for general inquiries only.

Eligibility

Seniors may be eligible if they:

are 65 or older
are a resident of Ontario
are a single senior with annual net income of $22,200 or less, or senior couples (one or both people aged 65 or older), with a combined annual net income of $37,100 or less; and
have no access to any other form of dental benefits including private insurance or through government programs such as Ontario Disability Support Program (OSDCP), Ontario Works (OW), or the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB).

Public Health continues to advocate for equitable access to oral health care for all. If a senior does not meet the OSDCP eligibility criteria they may be able to access discretionary benefits and can call 519-883-2100 (select option 3) for more information. A senior may also call dental offices in their area to see if they offer payment plans or reduced fees for those without insurance. If a senior is in pain, they should go to their family physician, walk-in clinic or nearest emergency room.

What Services are covered?

Check-ups, including scaling, fluoride and polishing
Repairing broken teeth and cavities
X-rays
Removing teeth or abnormal tissue (oral surgery)
Anesthesia
Treating infection and pain (endodontic services)
Treating gum conditions and diseases (periodontal services)
Dental prosthetics (prosthodontic services), including dentures, will be partially covered.

How to Apply

Visit www.ontario.ca/seniorsdental to download the application form. Alternatively, pick up an application form at Langs CHC.
Complete the online application form or printed version.
Print and sign the consent form.

Mail the application form (if not submitted online) and signed consent form within 30 days to:

Ministry of Health
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
Station P, P.O. Box 159
Toronto, ON M5S 2S7

Applications will be assessed by the OSDCP Program Administrator (Accerta).

Seniors may call the OSDCP’s contact centre for help completing the application.

Call: 416-916-0204

Toll-Free: 1-833-207-4435

TTY: 1-800-855-0511

Please note: Seniors need to apply for the program on an individual basis. If they have a spouse (married or common law partner) who would also like to apply for the OSDCP, they must complete their own application form.

Seniors may also get assistance completing the application by making an appointment at their nearest Community Health Centre or Public Health Dental Clinic Please bring:

A piece of ID
Social Insurance Number (SIN) or Temporary Taxation number
If senior has a spouse (married or common-law), their spouse must also include their information on the form, including SIN or Temporary Taxation Number, and provide their signature for consent, regardless of their age.

Langs Community Health Centre: 519-653-1470 ext. 350

If a senior or his/her spouse does not have a SIN and/or did not file their tax return(s), they will need a Guarantor to confirm they meet the eligibility requirements of the OSDCP. The Guarantor Form and instructions are available on the Ontario Seniors Denta l site.

What happens if a senior is approved?

Once their application has been approved, a welcome package and dental card will be mailed to the applicant. To receive OSDCP services, the eligible senior must call Central Intake for more information or to be added to the waitlist. The dental card must be present at the time of the appointment.

Please have your ACCERTA # ready when you call.

Call 226-807-0750 or email [email protected]

Please note that this email address is for general inquiries only.

Do not submit any personal information electronically.

How will a senior’s financial eligibility be determined?

Eligibility for the OSDCP will be based on a senior’s net income (line 236 from your income tax form). Net income measures the sum of all income potentially subject to tax, including but not limited to employment income, investment income, pension income (including CPP), and government social support payments (e.g., OAS, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Social Assistance) less non-discretionary expenses associated with earning income (e.g., union dues, professional fees) and pension contributions (e.g., RRSP contributions or contributions to a Registered Pension Plan).

How long will the enrollment process take?

The OSDCP Program Administrator (Accerta) is responsible for reviewing applications and determining eligibility. Questions regarding application turnaround time should be directed to the OSDCP’s contact centre

Call: 416-916-0204

Toll-Free: 1-833-207-4435

TTY: 1-800-855-0511

How are applications renewed?

The OSDCP benefit year runs from August 1st to July 31st annually.

OSDCP clients must reapply if they:

Applied through the guarantor process, or
Did not file taxes for the most recent tax year that eligibility is being determined.

Before the end of each benefit year, all other clients will be automatically re-assessed for eligibility by the OSDCP Program Administrator.

Clients will be notified by mail if they are eligible to keep participating in the program (and will receive a new dental card), or about how to re-apply to the program, if required.