Federal Government Seeks Industry Input for National Dental Care Program

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The federal government has asked the private sector to weigh in on how companies could play a role in Canada’s national dental care plan.

The Liberals set aside $5.3 billion over the next five years to launch a dental-care program for uninsured low- and middle-income families.

The have committed to starting with kids under the age of 12 in households with an annual income of less than $90,000 by the end of this year, with plans to extend coverage to under-18-year-olds, seniors, and persons living with disabilities in 2023.

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