Eligibility

You 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 are paid retroactive for up to twelve months from the date of the dental or optical service.

You are no longer eligible to receive benefits:

• the first day of the month after you leave Alberta to reside permanently in another province or country or
• if you leave Alberta temporarily for longer than six months