Income
Eligibility for the Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors programs is determined using the prior year's total income (line 150 of the personal tax form) as reported to Canada Revenue Agency.
See the table below for income thresholds.
| Marital Status | Total Household Annual Income |
Dental Benefits | Optical Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Senior | $0 to $24,000 | Maximum coverage1 | Up to $230 |
| $24,001 to $31,675 | Partial coverage2 | Up to $115 | |
| over $31,675 | Not eligible | Not eligible | |
| Senior Couple | $0 to $48,000 | Maximum coverage1 | Up to $230 |
| $48,001 to $63,350 | Partial coverage2 | Up to $115 | |
| over $63,350 | Not eligible | Not eligible |
1 There is a maximum amount of coverage for each dental procedure and a specific number of times you can receive assistance for some procedures. If you are eligible for the maximum amount, then you are eligible for up to the maximum coverage allowed under the 
schedule of dental procedures for eligible services.
2 minimum dental coverage of 10 per cent increases to 99 per cent as income decreases.
