Ontario. Ministry of Health
Site: Toronto - University Avenue
Service: Dental Care For Low-Income Seniors
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Record #:
ONT0184
Last Full Update:
03 Oct 2024
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 416-916-0204 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-833-207-4435 |
| TTY Phone | 1-800-855-0511 |
| Fax | 416-327-8497 |
| Website | www.ontario.ca/page/dental-care-low-income-seniors |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Toronto |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 159 Toronto, ON M5S 2S7 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (30) Provincial Government |
| Funding | Provincial Government |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Dental care program funded by the Provincial government * provides free, routine dental services for low income adults who are 65 years of age or older * coverage period ends yearly on July 31, no matter when enrolled in the program Coverage includes :
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| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm Health Connect Ontario: Daily 24 hours |
| Areas Served | Ontario |
| Boundaries | Ontario |
| Eligibility | 65 years of age and older * resident of Ontario * meet the income requirements - an annual net income of $25,000 or less for a single senior or a combined annual net income of $41,500 or less for a couple * have no other form of dental benefits, including private insurance or dental coverage under another government program such as Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program or Non-Insured Health Benefits |
| Application | Apply to the program online or by mail (you may also pick up an application at local public health unit) * must have Date of Birth, a valid Ontario address, Social Insurance Number (SIN) or Temporary Taxation Number (TTN) and to have filed taxes in the previous year * for all other questions and information, call or visit the website |
| Languages | English ; French ; Many other languages |
| Fees | funded by provincial government |
Categories and Classification
| Service Categories | Medical Expense Assistance ~ Older Adults ; Medical Expense Assistance ~ Oral Health Issues |
| Older Adult Main Categories | COMMUNITY HEALTH ; FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE |
| Older Adult Sub-Categories | Assistance Programs ; Dental Care |
