The program is for individuals whose gross annual income is less than $60,000 per year or families with two children whose income is less than $90,000.
Individuals wishing to access the territorial program, effective January 4, do not need to have access to private dental insurance or the federal program for children up to 12 years of age.
The program covers the costs of examinations, tooth cleaning, X-rays, tooth extractions and fillings, among other things. Simply fill out an online form to join the program.
Medicare Strategic Planning Director Stephen Doyle estimates that approximately 8,000 Yukoners are eligible for this new dental program.
We have already received inquiries. We intend to treat them as soon as possible so that people can go to the dentist quickly
he said.
Dental care should be accessible to all, and the new program will improve the lives of many by providing them with the care they need when they need it.
Health and Social Care Secretary Tracy-Anne McPhee wrote in a statement, adding that the program will fill a gap in care.
An important part of the deal with the Yukon NDP
The dental treatment plan is one of the latest policies proposed by the New Democratic Party of Yukon as part of it the Confidence and Assistance Agreement (CASA) with the ruling Liberal Party.
It’s a good example of the kind of things we could negotiate with CASA. This is progress that I believe would not be possible without today CASA
underlines the leader of the NDP party, Kate White, who explains that the dental plan was one of the pillars of this agreement and a priority during the 2021 campaign.
With information from Claudiane Samson and Anna Desmarais
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