CDCP Renewal for 2026–2027: What Patients Need to Know
If you are enrolled in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), it’s important to know that coverage must be renewed every year to remain active. The renewal period for the 2026–2027 benefit year is approaching, and completing your renewal on time will help prevent any gaps in your dental coverage. At Calabogie Smiles Dental Hygiene, we want our patients to feel prepared and informed, so here’s a simple breakdown of what you need to know.
Key CDCP Renewal Dates
April 15, 2026 – Renewal period opens
June 1, 2026 – Deadline to renew to avoid a gap in coverage
June 30, 2026 – End of the current benefit year
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 – New benefit year
If you submit your renewal after June 1, your coverage may restart later and you could experience a gap where services are not covered.
What You Need Before Renewing
Before renewing your CDCP coverage, you must:
File your 2025 tax return in Canada
Ensure your spouse or common-law partner has also filed (if applicable)
Receive your 2025 Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
The Government of Canada will also send direct communication with instructions explaining how to complete your renewal.
How to Renew Your CDCP Coverage
There are three ways to renew:
Through your My Service Canada Account (MSCA)
Online at Canada.ca/dental
By phone: 1-833-537-4342
TTY: 1-833-677-6262
Once your renewal is submitted and reviewed, you will receive a determination letter confirming:
Whether you remain eligible
Your coverage start date for the new benefit year
Your updated co-payment level, if applicable
Important: Your Co-Payment May Change
Your CDCP co-payment level can change each year depending on your updated income information. This means the amount you pay at your dental appointment may be different than previous visits.
For example:
If your co-payment increases (for example from 40% to 60%), you will pay more than originally estimated
If your co-payment decreases (for example from 40% to 0%), you will pay less
Coverage is always based on the co-payment level active on the day services are provided.
If You Don’t Renew
If you do not renew your CDCP eligibility:
Your coverage will end June 30, 2026
You will receive notice in your renewal letter
No additional confirmation letter will be sent after coverage ends
Late Renewals
You can still renew after June 1, 2026, but:
There may be a gap in your coverage
Dental services received during the gap will not be covered
Costs during this time cannot be reimbursed retroactively
A Reminder for Patients
Before any dental treatment, it’s always important to:
Confirm your current CDCP coverage
Understand your co-payment responsibilities
Discuss any non-covered services or costs
This helps ensure there are no surprises when treatment is completed.
If you have questions about your coverage before your appointment, our team is always happy to help guide you.