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Eligibility for senior’s denture
Seniors’ benefit estimator
Seniors may be eligible to begin receiving dental and optical benefits:
- On the day of your 65th birthday, or
- If you are new to Alberta, after you have permanently resided in the province for three months, whichever is later.
Total household income will determine how much coverage you are eligible to receive.
NOTE: Spouses under 65 years of age or dependants are not eligible for assistance from the Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors programs.
Dental and optical benefits for seniors are paid retroactive for up to 12 months from the date of the dental or optical service.
You are no longer eligible to receive benefits:
- The day you leave Alberta to reside permanently in another province or country, or
- If you leave Alberta temporarily for longer than six months
Income
Eligibility for the Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors programs is determined using the prior year’s total income (line 150 of the personal tax form) as reported to Canada Revenue Agency.
Income thresholds effective from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
| Marital Status | Total Household Annual Income | Dental Benefits | Optical Benefits |
| Single Senior | $0 to $27,690 | 100% (maximum coverage) | Up to $230 |
| $27,691 to $31,675 | 99 to 10% (partial coverage) | Up to $115 | |
| Over $31,675 | Not eligible | Not eligible | |
| Senior Couple | $0 to $55,380 | 100% (maximum coverage) | Up to $230 |
| $55,381 to $63,350 | 99% to 10% (partial coverage) | Up to $115 | |
| Over $63,350 | Not eligible | Not eligible |
- Maximum coverage – There is a maximum amount of coverage for each dental procedure and a specific number of times you can receive assistance for some procedures. If you are eligible for the maximum amount, then you are eligible for up to the maximum coverage allowed under the schedule of dental procedures for eligible services.
- Partial coverage – Minimum dental coverage of 10% increases to 99% as income decreases.