A University of Calgary economist warns a new federal dental benefit for children could open families up to the potential for \u0022clawbacks\u0022.
We apologize, but this video has failed to load.“This is going to happen. They’re setting it up to happen,” Tedds said in an interview.Qualifying families will have to attest that they don’t have private insurance, that they have out-of-pocket dental expenses and that they will keep their receipts.
Unless the government changes the criteria, she said some marginalized families are going to face consequences from the Canadian Revenue Agency.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The departments of Health and Finance did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
“I would call that a lack of clarity,” said Dr. Carlos Quinonez, vice dean and director of Schulich Dentistry at Western University, who has been consulted by the federal government. That clarity may come once the legislation is tabled in the House of Commons, which could happen as early as Tuesday, when the health and associate-finance ministers plan to hold a press conference about the bill.Article contentDental care is a major element of the supply and confidence agreement between the Liberals and the NDP, a deal that will prop up the Liberal minority government and prevent another election until 2025.