How Can I Get Dental Treatment For My Child?
1. Alberta Child Health Benefit
(ACHB, Alberta Works)
Cost*
Eligibility
Many dentists accept ACHB clients
- Children under age 18
Free for eligible
- Targeted to low-income families (see chart below)
children
Single Parent
Maximum Qualifying
Couple with:
Maximum Qualifying
Household with:
Income
Income
1 Child
$24,397
1 Child
$29,285
2 Children
$29,073
2 Children
$34,346
3 Children
$34,056
3 Children
$38,997
$39,336
$44,000
4 Children +
4 Children +
+ Each additional child add $ 4,663
For more information call 1-877-469-5437 or check: http://humanservices.alberta.ca/financial-support/2076.html
2. ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
Calgary Community Dental Clinics:
Chumir:
403-955-6888
Northeast: 403-944-9999
Cost*
Eligibility
Targeted to low-income families with:
Basic care provided at
- No dental insurance
a reduced fee (20%)
- No ACHB or Alberta Works
for eligible families
- Proof of family income and size within limits
(see chart below)
Family Size
Family Income
Family Size
Family Income
(including parents):
(taxable income line
(including parents):
(taxable income):
260):
2
$29,440
5
$49,839
3
$36,193
6
$56,209
4
$43,942
7
$62,581
For more information call 22-TEETH (403-228-3384) or check: www.albertahealthservices.ca/3669.asp
3. CUPS (Calgary Urban Project Society) Eligibility
Cost*
Services offered include exams, cleanings,
Valid government assisted insurance Government insurance
fillings, x-rays, extractions, and emergency
required (AISH, NHIB, Alberta
will be billed directly.
dental care
Works, ACHB)
Extra fees possible.
For more information call 403-206-1060 or check http://www.cupscalgary.com/our-programs/health
4. Non-Insured Health Benefits
(NIHB)
Cost*
Eligibility
Many dentists accept this benefit; clients
Registered First Nations and recognized
must show “treaty status card” to dentist.
Inuit persons resident in Canada
For more information call 1-888-495-2516
5. Social Assistance
Many dentists accept
government assisted
clients
Eligibility
Most services covered.
Extra fees possible.
Cost*
- Supports for Independence or AISH (and their Free for eligible children (check
dependants)
your Service Treatment Card for
“standard” or “supplementary”
- Guardianship Orders
- Alberta Works
coverage)
For more information call your family dentist or check: http://humanservices.alberta.ca/disability-services/aish.html
6. Private Practice
Cost
• Your family dentist
Discuss fees and payment with your dental office
• Pediatric Dentist (children’s specialist)
(insurance may cover some of the cost).
To find a dentist visit the Alberta Dental Association + College dentist locator: http://oralhealthalberta.ca/find-a-dentist/
or search “Dentists” or “Dentists - Pediatrics” online or in the yellow pages.
For free a dental health
professional will:
 Provide a fluoride varnish
treatment.
 Provide a visual dental check.
 Talk about ways to protect your
child’s teeth.
 Answer questions that you have
about dental health.
Appointments are available at many Calgary and area Community Health Centres.
For more information or to book an appointment
please call 1-855-943-1300
Talk To Your Dentist
The dental office can help to answer your questions about their billing procedures
and payment options.
For more information on dental plans and questions to ask your dentist, please
visit the Canadian Dental Association Talk To Your Dentist website at:
www.cda-adc.ca/en/oral_health/talk/