Dental and optical assistance for seniors

The Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors programs are based on income and provide low- to moderate-income seniors with financial assistance for basic dental and optical services that help maintain a reasonable level of health.

• You could be eligible for up to a maximum of $5,000 of coverage for eligible procedures every 5 years under the Dental program and up to $230 every three years for prescription eyeglasses under the Optical program.

To be eligible you must be 65 years of age or older and have an income level within the limits allowed by the program. You must have resided in Alberta at least three months immediately before applying. You must also be a Canadian citizen, or have been admitted into Canada for permanent residence (landed immigrant).

• Use the Benefit Estimator to see if you are eligible for benefits 

Apply for assistance

You only need to apply once to these programs. Seniors who have previously applied for the Alberta Seniors Benefit program, the Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors programs or have completed a Seniors Financial Assistance application are already enrolled.

Seniors who are not currently enrolled will need to complete a Seniors Financial Assistance application form.

• Download the Seniors Financial Assistance package or request it be mailed to you

More information

• Eligibility for dental and optical benefits 
• Dental coverage 
• Optical coverage 
• Making a claim 
• Making an appeal