Health, Medical and Dental Programs in BC
Canada Dental Benefit
The interim Canada Dental Benefit is intended to help lower dental costs for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year. Parents and guardians can apply if the child receiving dental care is under 12 years old and does not have access to a private dental insurance plan.
Depending on your adjusted family net income, a tax-free payment of $260, $390, or $650 is available for each eligible child. This interim dental benefit is only available for 2 periods. You can get a maximum of 2 payments for each eligible child. Benefit payments are administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
The first benefit period is for children under 12 years old as of December 1, 2022 who receive dental care between October 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.
For more information, head on over to the Canada Dental Benefit page.
The interim Canada Dental Benefit is intended to help lower dental costs for eligible families earning less than $90,000 per year. Parents and guardians can apply if the child receiving dental care is under 12 years old and does not have access to a private dental insurance plan.
Depending on your adjusted family net income, a tax-free payment of $260, $390, or $650 is available for each eligible child. This interim dental benefit is only available for 2 periods. You can get a maximum of 2 payments for each eligible child. Benefit payments are administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
The first benefit period is for children under 12 years old as of December 1, 2022 who receive dental care between October 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.
For more information, head on over to the Canada Dental Benefit page.
BC Dental Grants Benefit
The Dental Grant Program connects you with trusted dentists in British Columbia and covers up to 30% of your treatment, depending on the kind of procedure you select. When you book your dental treatment, the Grant will be automatically deducted from the cost.
For more information, and how to apply, click HERE
The Dental Grant Program connects you with trusted dentists in British Columbia and covers up to 30% of your treatment, depending on the kind of procedure you select. When you book your dental treatment, the Grant will be automatically deducted from the cost.
For more information, and how to apply, click HERE
BC Healthy Kids Dental Program
Basic dental coverage is available for children through the Healthy Kids Program. Dependent children under 19 years of age may be covered for dental care if the family is approved to receive premium assistance for BC Medical Services Plan (MSP).
Children are eligible for up to $2000 of basic dental services every two years. This includes services such as exams, x-rays, fillings, cleanings and extractions. Some services are limited. For example, the program does not cover orthodontic treatment. Healthy Kids may not cover all of the costs and there may be additional charges for each visit. Before treatment begins, confirm that your dentist is accepting children covered by the BC Healthy Kids Program, and what part of the services will be covered.
To use the services, take your child’s BC Care Card to the dental office and they will confirm coverage before each appointment.
To find out if your child is covered call 1-866-866-0800 (have your child’s Care Card Number handy) or access the Healthy Kids website. For more information call:
Comox Valley Health Unit 250-331-8520
Campbell River Health Unit 250-850-2110
Port Hardy Health Unit 250-902-6071
Basic dental coverage is available for children through the Healthy Kids Program. Dependent children under 19 years of age may be covered for dental care if the family is approved to receive premium assistance for BC Medical Services Plan (MSP).
Children are eligible for up to $2000 of basic dental services every two years. This includes services such as exams, x-rays, fillings, cleanings and extractions. Some services are limited. For example, the program does not cover orthodontic treatment. Healthy Kids may not cover all of the costs and there may be additional charges for each visit. Before treatment begins, confirm that your dentist is accepting children covered by the BC Healthy Kids Program, and what part of the services will be covered.
To use the services, take your child’s BC Care Card to the dental office and they will confirm coverage before each appointment.
To find out if your child is covered call 1-866-866-0800 (have your child’s Care Card Number handy) or access the Healthy Kids website. For more information call:
Comox Valley Health Unit 250-331-8520
Campbell River Health Unit 250-850-2110
Port Hardy Health Unit 250-902-6071
Campbell River and District Primary Care Network
Do you need a family physician or nurse practitioner? The Campbell River and District Primary Care Network can help. You can register with the Health Connect Registry if you, your family, or a person in your care lives in one of the following Campbell River and District communities: Campbell River, Sayward, Gold River, Tahsis, Quadra Island, Cortes Island.
Once registered, you will be contacted by your Primary Care Network team when a family physician or nurse practitioner is available. Access to a physician or nurse practitioner in Campbell River and District will be limited by the number of providers accepting patients.
Click HERE to learn how to register.
Do you need a family physician or nurse practitioner? The Campbell River and District Primary Care Network can help. You can register with the Health Connect Registry if you, your family, or a person in your care lives in one of the following Campbell River and District communities: Campbell River, Sayward, Gold River, Tahsis, Quadra Island, Cortes Island.
Once registered, you will be contacted by your Primary Care Network team when a family physician or nurse practitioner is available. Access to a physician or nurse practitioner in Campbell River and District will be limited by the number of providers accepting patients.
Click HERE to learn how to register.