British Columbia Income and Disability Assistance Dental Coverage
British Columbia provides dental benefits to eligible individuals and families receiving provincial income or disability assistance. Howe Dental welcomes patients with BC assistance dental coverage and can help review your benefits, confirm eligible treatments and explain any costs before treatment begins.
Who qualifies
You may qualify for dental benefits if you:
- Receive BC disability assistance
- Receive income assistance and qualify for general health supplements
- Have Persons with Persistent Multiple Barriers (PPMB) status
- Are under 19 and part of an eligible family receiving assistance
Eligibility and available benefits depend on your assistance category. All recipients of income, disability or hardship assistance can access eligible emergency dental services for pain relief.
Check your eligibility through gov.bc.ca.
What BC dental assistance covers
Depending on your eligibility, covered services may include:
- Preventive and diagnostic: Dental exams, X-rays, cleanings and other eligible preventive treatments
- Basic dental treatment: Fillings, tooth extractions and other approved restorative services
- Emergency dental care: Treatments necessary to relieve dental pain
- Dentures: Partial dentures, replacement dentures, repairs and relines, subject to eligibility requirements
- Additional dental services: Certain crowns, bridges and orthodontic treatments may be covered under specific medical and eligibility conditions
Some treatments require prior approval. Our team can help review your benefits and determine whether authorization is needed before treatment.
Your dental coverage
Adults qualifying for basic dental benefits
Up to$1,000every two calendar years
Children under 19 receiving eligible assistance
Up to$2,000every two calendar years
Patients eligible for emergency dental services
Eligible treatment for immediate pain relief, subject to program rules
The two-year benefit periods begin on January 1 of odd-numbered years. The current period is January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026.
Will I need to pay anything?
Eligible dental services are billed directly to the provincial program according to its approved fee schedule. However, additional patient costs may apply if treatment fees exceed the provincial allowance or if certain services are not covered. Our team will review your benefits and explain any expected costs before treatment begins.
What to expect as a BC assistance patient
Provide your assistance details when booking your appointment.
Review your dental coverage with our team to confirm eligibility and available benefits.
Receive a treatment plan outlining recommended services, applicable coverage and any expected patient costs.
Arrange treatment once any necessary authorizations have been obtained.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Howe Dental in downtown Vancouver welcomes eligible patients receiving BC income or disability assistance. Our team can help review your coverage before treatment.
Eligible adults may receive up to $1,000 in basic dental benefits every two calendar years, while eligible children under 19 may receive up to $2,000. Coverage depends on your assistance category and remaining benefits.
Yes. BC assistance programs provide eligible emergency dental services to relieve pain, including for recipients who do not qualify for regular basic dental benefits.
Approved treatments are billed directly to the provincial program. However, additional costs may apply for services or fees not fully covered. Our team will explain any expected patient portion before treatment.
Yes. Provide your BC assistance information when booking, and our team can help verify your eligibility, available benefits and any applicable treatment requirements.
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