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Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors

Home Alberta Supports Fort McMurray Office 1st Floor, Provincial Building 9915 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K4 Work Phone: For Questions about Eligibility and Plan Information: 1-877-644-9992 Work Phone: For Questions about your Dental Claim: 1-800-232-1997 Work Phone: For Questions about your Optical Claim: 1-800-661-6995 Website: https://www.alberta.ca/dental-optical-assistance-seniors.aspx#toc-6
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Hours of Operation

 

Fort McMurray Alberta Supports Office

Monday to Friday: 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

Alberta Dental Service Corporation

Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

Alberta Blue Cross

Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Notes

Dental coverage

 

Eligible seniors are covered for select dental services up to a maximum of $5,000 every 5 years.

Maximum coverage

There is a maximum amount of coverage for each dental procedure and a specific number of times you can receive assistance for procedures within certain time periods. If you are eligible for the maximum amount (100%), then you are eligible for up to the maximum coverage allowed under the schedule of dental procedures for this program.

Partial coverage

Minimum dental coverage of 10% to 99% is allowed under the schedule of dental procedures for this program. The percentage of coverage increases as annual income decreases.

 

Services covered

  • Diagnostic services (examinations and x-rays)
  • Preventative services (polishing and scaling)
  • Restorative services (fillings, trauma/pain control)
  • Extractions (simple and complicated)
  • Root canals (endodontics)
  • Procedures relating to gum disease (periodontics, root planing)
  • Dentures (prosthodontics, full and partial basic dentures)

Services not covered

  • Bridges
  • Crowns
  • Braces
  • Implants
  • Fluoride treatment
  • Teeth bleaching
  • Inlays (gold or gems)

 

Optical coverage

 

Eligible seniors are covered for select optical services up to $230 every 3 years.

 

Services covered

Prescription eyeglasses, including lenses and frames from a recognized optical provider. The maximum amount covered is based on your eligibility at the time of purchase.

Services not covered

  • Eye surgery
  • Eye exams
  • Accessories
  • Magnifying devices
  • Eye medication
  • Non-prescription sunglasses
  • Reading glasses not dispensed by optical provider

 

For more information on eligibility, frequency limitation, and how to apply, visit our website.

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