MCP Information

Every resident of Newfoundland and Labrador should have a valid MCP number. In order for your dental services to be covered you will need to make sure that your MCP is valid with an expiry date. New residents to NL are subject to a 3 month waiting period after the new MCP cards are issued. MCP dental coverage is divided into 4 categories:

1. Any child under the age of 13
2. Any child ages 13-17 covered under Income Support
3. Any child ages 13-17 covered by Low Income Support
4. Any adult covered under Income Support

Adults and children under the Income Support Program are automatically covered for any dental services. (List of covered services are listed inside.) For a child to be covered under the Low Income Support Program, an application needs to be submitted for coverage. Forms can be found at www.health.gov.nl.ca Parents are then provided with an eligibility letter that must be given to the dental provider before treatment.

What's Covered

Children Under 13:

• Examination every 6 months
• Prophy (cleaning) every 12 months
• Fluoride Treatment (ages 6+ only) every   12 month
• Routine fillings are covered once every 2 years. (Fillings on front primary (baby) teeth are not covered)
• Extractions are covered Sealants are covered (Once in a lifetime)
• Sedation is not covered X-rays (bitewings) are covered once every 2 years Panoramic x-rays are not covered Emergency exams and associated x-rays are covered

Income Support (ages 13-17)

• Examination every 2 years Emergency exams and associated x-rays are covered
• Panoramic x-rays are not covered Prophys (cleaning) are not covered
• Fluoride Treatments are not covered
• Sealants are not covered
• Fillings are covered up to a yearly maximum of $300
• Extractions are covered and are not considered part of the $300 cap (Impacted teeth are not covered)

Low Income Support (Ages 13-17)

• Same coverage as Income Support

Adult Dental Program (Income Support)

• No preventative services (cleaning and/or fluoride)
• Exam and x-rays are covered once every 3 years
• Routine fillings are covered once every year up to a yearly maximum of $300
• Extractions are covered and not considered part of the $300 cap (Impacted teeth are not covered)
• Emergency exams and associated x-rays are covered
• Panoramic x-rays are not covered
• Dentures are covered up to a specified amount