Health Canada says that about 70,000 people were either erroneously approved for the federal dental care plan or placed in an incorrect co-payment level.
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) was initially introduced for seniors in December 2023, and was expanded in phases to include children and those with disabilities. In May, the government expanded it to include all Canadian households with an income under $90,000 who do not have private insurance.
Health Canada blames the error on an income miscalculation, according to an Oct. 21 notice posted on its website.
“An error was recently discovered with respect to how income was calculated for some applicants, at the time their eligibility for CDCP was being determined. A system fix has already been implemented to correct this error.”…