Alberta Blue Cross provides an income- based benefit for qualifying seniors.
To apply and qualify you must:
- Be 65 years or older
- Be an Alberta resident and have resided in Alberta for at least 3 months before applying
- Be a Canadian citizen or admitted to Canada for permanent residence (landed immigrant)
- Be approved to receive Seniors Financial Assistance programs
- Have an annual income within the limits allowed by the programs
This includes basic cleanings, checkups, fillings, root canals and basic dentures and their maintenance.
Amount of Benefit:
Eligible seniors are provided up to a maximum of $5,000 of coverage every 5 years for select dental services and procedures that maintain a reasonable level of dental health. When you are first enrolled into the program, the 5-year period will begin on the date of your first dental service funded under this program.
For details, please visit the website: https://www.alberta.ca/dental-optical-assistance-seniors
