Many patients in Calgary are wondering: Can I still use the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) if I have other dental insurance? The answer isn’t always clear — and it depends on the type of coverage you already have. At Glenmore Park Dental, we help patients across Lakeview, Marda Loop, Glenbrook, Acadia, and Glamorgan understand how the CDCP interacts with private or group plans. In this blog, we explain who qualifies, what happens if you already have insurance, and how to find out if you're eligible for CDCP benefits. Contact Glenmore Park Dental today for help navigating your coverage and booking your next affordable dental visit in SW Calgary.
The launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) has been a huge step toward improving access to dental care across Canada, especially for those who couldn’t afford it before. But one of the most common questions we hear at Glenmore Park Dental is:
“Can I still use the CDCP if I already have dental insurance?”
The short answer: If you have any private or group dental coverage, you likely don’t qualify for the CDCP, at least not right now.
That includes coverage from:
Even if you don’t use that insurance regularly, just having it typically disqualifies you from CDCP access.
The CDCP is meant to support Canadians without any private dental insurance. That includes:
You can still qualify if you previously had insurance that’s now expired or if your employer-provided coverage has ended.
Even if your existing plan is very limited, for example, it doesn’t cover cleanings or only offers partial coverage; it still makes you ineligible for the CDCP at this time.
Some patients assume that because they pay out-of-pocket for many services, they should qualify, but CDCP eligibility is currently all or nothing when it comes to having other insurance.
The government may expand CDCP access or introduce secondary coverage options in the future, but for now, any active private dental insurance prevents enrollment.
If you're not sure whether you're eligible or if your existing coverage has changed recently, the Glenmore Park Dental team can help you:
We regularly help patients in Lakeview, Glenbrook, Marda Loop, Acadia, and Glamorgan navigate insurance and funding questions to make dental care as accessible as possible.
At Glenmore Park Dental, we believe that financial concerns should never get in the way of great dental care. Whether you're eligible for the CDCP, have limited private insurance, or need help understanding your options, our front desk team will guide you through it.
We’ll work with you to plan treatments that fit your budget, provide transparent pricing, and ensure you know what’s covered before any work begins.
Contact Glenmore Park Dental today to schedule your next appointment and get expert help understanding how the CDCP and other insurance plans apply to your care.
No. If you have private, employer, or group dental coverage, you’re currently not eligible for the CDCP.
Even if you don’t use it, having active dental insurance still disqualifies you from CDCP coverage.
Unfortunately, any amount of private coverage, even limited, makes you ineligible at this time. Need more information? Contact Glenmore Park Dental today.
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Since 2001, we’ve been Calgary’s trusted choice for general dentistry, implants, Invisalign, and advanced treatments like Guided Biofilm Therapy and Zoom whitening. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a commitment to patient comfort, we make every visit stress-free. Conveniently located for easy access from Glenmore and Crowchild, we proudly serve families across Marda Loop, Acadia, Lakeview, Glenbrook, and beyond.
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