Canadian Dental Care Plan members must renew by June 1

People enrolled in the canadian dental care plan have until June 1 to renew their membership for the 2026–2027 coverage year. Those who renew before then keep coverage through June 30, 2027; current coverage ends June 30, 2026.

June 1 renewal deadline

The renewal process lets the federal government check whether participants still meet eligibility rules tied to family income and access to private insurance. Members who renew on time avoid having to file a new application for the next coverage period.

Individuals who joined the program after April 14 do not need to renew now. Even people who enrolled recently still have to renew unless they fall into that April 14 exception.

Coverage after June 30, 2026

A new application will be required after June 30, 2027. That matters because a new application could create a temporary interruption in coverage, and dental care received during that gap will not be reimbursed retroactively.

For members who want to keep uninterrupted access, the practical step is simple: renew before June 1. Missing the deadline does not change the current end date of June 30, 2026, but it can affect whether coverage continues into the next benefit year.