Dental coverage on OHIP for seniors

[yalgar]

My parents are on PR and one of them will need to see a dentist
There seems to be a program meant for low income seniors for free dental coverage as long as they are low income
Qs: Is that applicable and worthy to apply for them? Does PGP sponsor income impact their eligibility?

 

[canvis2006]

No.. but there are some clinics around the city which provide dental services free for some people….try them or negotiate/pay cash!

 

[canuck78]

No.. but there are some clinics around the city which provide dental services free for some people….try them or negotiate/pay cash!

No practicing dentist provide free care. There is often an insurance rate and a non-insurance rate. You are supposed to be financially responsible for your parents. That was one of the requirements of the PGP program.

 

[Copingwithlife]

No.. but there are some clinics around the city which provide dental services free for some people….try them or negotiate/pay cash!

It’s not a market in a bazaar. I reached my cap in my benefits, you’re just charged the same amount your benefits would be charged , only difference, you pay.
I would never bargain for reduced rates from a professional who has paid a substantial amount of money to become skilled in their profession.
I’ll try it though with my periodontist
And from your posting history they just re arrived in Canada after being out for a substantial time

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/problems-meeting-residency-obligations-impact.768641/

 

[canuck78]

My parents are on PR and one of them will need to see a dentist
There seems to be a program meant for low income seniors for free dental coverage as long as they are low income
Qs: Is that applicable and worthy to apply for them? Does PGP sponsor income impact their eligibility?

It doesn’t seem like your parents qualify for OHIP because they only plan to stay for 4 months in Canada. That would mean they don’t qualify for any OHIP services.

 

[clydejs620]

Hi, OP! From what I know, Alberta offers dental assistance for seniors and is provided up to $5,000 of dental coverage, renewed every five years. You can check this page if you want more information on how to submit a dental claim and whether your parents are eligible.

 

[YVR123]

Hi, OP! From what I know, Alberta offers dental assistance for seniors and is provided up to $5,000 of dental coverage, renewed every five years. You can check scam site if you want more information on how to submit a dental claim and whether your parents are eligible.

OP asked about OHIP. That's for Ontario.

 

[Naturgrl]

OP asked about OHIP. That's for Ontario.

Responding to a scammer whose link goes to a unrelated site.

 

[YVR123]

Responding to a scammer whose link goes to a unrelated site.

oops I didn't pay attention. Update the qoute in my response to remove the link.

 

[canuck78]

Yeah, but one can always make a quick trip to Alberta if Alberta has relaxed rules for freeloaders.

I know this is a joke but in case others aren’t knowledgeable this isn’t possible. You need to be living in Alberta and meet the residency obligation to qualify for healthcare in Alberta to get access to the senior dental program.