Canadian Dental Association report finds dental care program limits coverage
The report says 6.5 million people have enrolled, but denials, fee limits and reapplication rules are leaving patients with unexpected bills.
- On Tuesday, the Canadian Dental Association released a report stating the Canadian Dental Care Plan has "transformed access to care for millions of patients," yet claims are often denied without explanation.
- Created under the NDP and Liberal government's supply-and-confidence agreement, the federal program provides coverage for adults with household incomes under $90,000 without private insurance, with an estimated nine million people eligible.
- CDA president Kirk Preston said, "It's not consistent and I don't understand what their guidelines are," noting that claims are denied half the time without clear explanations.
- Confusion over the plan's coverage adds administrative burdens on clinics, Canadian Dental Hygienists Association CEO Ondina Love said, recommending, "We are recommending enhanced public education and clear communications regarding what's covered."
- The association calls for the federal government to increase fees matching rising costs, establish clear clinical criteria for pre-authorizations, and commission an independent evaluation of program effectiveness.
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Canadian Dental Association report finds limits, confusion with dental care program
The national dental care program has "transformed access to care for millions of patients" but claims are being denied without explanations and too many people are confused about what's covered, says a new report from the Canadian Dental Association.
Canadians facing challenges using national dental care plan, new report finds
Billed as one of the largest social programs in Canadian history, some patients of the national dental care plan are still facing significant barriers accessing care, or once they’re in the chair, being able to afford it.
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Canadian Dental Association report finds dental care program limits coverage
OTTAWA - The national dental care program has "transformed access to care for millions of patients" but claims are being denied without explanations and too many people are confused about
Canada's Dental Care Plan has "transformed access to care for millions of patients," but it has become more ...
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