The Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program (“the Program”) provides comprehensive dental care to eligible low-income seniors. The benefit year for the program is August 1st to July 31st. A Senior is eligible for the Program if they:
Are 65 years of age or older;
Are a Resident of Ontario;
Are a Single senior with annual net income (i.e. total income after paying taxes and other deductions) of $25,000 or less, or senior couples (one or both people aged 65 or older), with a combined annual net income of $41,500 or less; and
Have no other form of dental benefits, apart from the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), including private insurance or dental coverage under another government program such as Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program or Non-Insured Health Benefits. Clients may qualify for the CDCP and may still be eligible for the OSDCP provided the client meets the eligibility criteria.
As a senior, you may use this application form to apply for the Program if you and your spouse (if applicable) have filed your Personal Tax Return(s) with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for the most recent tax year and have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN). If you have a spouse (married or common law partner) who would also like to apply for the Program, they must complete their own Application Form.
Alternatively, if you or your spouse, if applicable, do not have a SIN and/or have not filed your tax return(s), you will need a Guarantor to confirm you meet the eligibility requirements of the Program. If this applies to you, please complete the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Application through Guarantor Form (5126E).
To apply to the Program:
You will need your Social Insurance Number (SIN), and if applicable, your spouse’s SIN. If you do not have a SIN, you will need a Guarantor to confirm you meet the eligibility requirements of the Program. If this applies to you, please complete the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Application through the Guarantor Form (5126E).
Complete and sign all sections of this Application Form that apply to your situation. Please note, this form requires the applicant’s signature in two sections (Section 4 and 6).
If you are married or have a partner, they also need to share their information on this form and give their agreement, no matter how old they are. This information is required to properly assess your annual net income eligibility for the Program.
If you and your spouse or common-law partner are applying to the program, you must submit two separate applications
There are two ways to apply to the program:
Apply Online
To apply to the Program online, review the list below and select all the checkboxes to confirm that you have everything needed before you start the online application. You will have two (2) hours to finish your online application before the session automatically ends.
Apply by Mail
To apply to the Program by mail, please print and fill out the blank application form and mail your completed application form to:
Ministry of Health
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
Station P, P.O. Box 159
Toronto, ON M5S 2S7
To have an application form mailed to your address, please contact your local public health unit.
After You Apply
Regardless of whether you apply by mail or online, the Program Administrator will contact you or your legal representative (including a substitute decision maker, power of attorney for personal care, or a court-appointed guardian of the person) if there are any issues with the application. You will be notified of the status of your application by letter once it has been reviewed.
If your application is approved, you will receive a welcome package and dental card in the mail with an expiration date of July 31 of the current benefit year (the Program operates using a Benefit Year (BY) from August 1 to July 31).
Your eligibility will be automatically assessed before each benefit year. Annual notices will be sent to your mailing address regarding your enrollment status, and if eligible, you will receive a new card for the next benefit year. To avoid delays in the automatic assessment, it is important that you and your spouse (if applicable) file your Personal Tax Return(s) with CRA in a timely manner.
For more information, please visit www.ontario.ca/seniorsdental. If you have additional questions, please contact the Program: Telephone: 416-916-0204 Toll-free: 1-833-207-4435 TTY toll-free: 1-800-855-0511 Email:ontarioseniorsdental@accerta.ca
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program Application
Please read the instructions before completing your application for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. Complete all required information to avoid processing delays.
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Existing Application
Our record indicates that you have previously applied to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. Please contact us at 1-833-207-4435 to re-apply. If you wish to make changes to a previously submitted application, please contact the Program: 416-916-0204 Toll-free: 1-833-207-4435 TTY toll-free: 1-800-855-0511. If you have been approved for our current benefit year, your application will be sent for renewal automatically and you will receive a letter regarding the renewal outcome.