Provincial Government Increases Adult Denture Program

The Provincial Government Government has increased the denture budget and maximum payable amounts for dentures under the Adult Dental Program.

As of Tuesday, the Adult Denture Program provides an annual 20 per cent increase in the dentures budget, an increase in the maximum payable amount from $750 to $900 per standard denture, an increase in the maximum payable amount from $503 to $600 for partial dentures, and a maximum annual cap increase from $1,500 to $1,800.

The last change to fees occurred in 2015.

Only individuals who are income support recipients from ages 19-65 are eligible for denture coverage under the Adult Denture Program.