Half of the requests for preauthorized complex dental work under Canada’s Dental Care Plan (CDCP) have been denied between November 2024 and June 2025, with issues like incomplete submissions and stricter criteria cited as reasons. Despite the challenges, the plan has increased access to dental care for many Canadians, with over 5.2 million people approved for coverage since its launch in 2023.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The Canadian Dental Care Plan has faced challenges, with over 50% of requests for complex dental work denied between November 2024 and June 2025, despite increasing coverage for millions of Canadians.
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