The Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan is a voluntary, contributory dental services plan established by the Government to provide dental services coverage to
eligible public service pensioners and their eligible dependants.
It provides coverage for specific services and supplies that are not covered under a provincial health or dental care plan. The PDSP covers only reasonable and
customary dental treatment that is necessary to prevent or correct dental disease or defect, provided the treatment is consistent with generally accepted dental
practices.
Full information on this Plan is contained in the PDSP Rules and in the
Enrolment Information and Plan Summary booklet.
The Plan Administrator, Sun Life Financial, has an Internet service to provide members with secure
access to claims information and other services. An Access-ID and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) are needed. You can get these by calling the Plan
Administrator. The contact information is located on their web site.
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hough the benefits provided under the PDSP are substantially the same as those provided under the dental care plan for employees (DCP), the benefits are provided under
separate and distinct plans, and the plans are administered by two different companies.
One important difference between the plans is that pensioners must apply for membership in the PDSP and must apply within 60 days of the
effective date of pension entitlement.
Another important difference is that, as a pensioner, you will pay a contribution for your dental care coverage.
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For the most part, retired Public Service employees, as well as spouses, common-law partners, children and students who are receiving pensions under a number of federal
pension statutes, including the Public Service Superannuation Act , are eligible. However, there are some restrictions in the case of employees who retire from
public service agencies or entities. A list of agencies whose pensioners are eligible can be found in Schedule 1 of the
PDSP Rules.
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If you retire from the Public Service and are immediately receiving a pension, annuity or annual allowance under the Public Service Superannuation Act , and if
you enrol in the PDSP, there will not be a break in your coverage between the two plans. If you do not immediately become a pensioner, you will be eligible when your
pension begins to be paid.
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Yes. You can cover an eligible spouse, common-law partner and/or child(ren). Your family members’ eligibility is described in the
PDSP Rules.
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Yes. Note, however, that claims reimbursements are made in Canadian currency.
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No. Special rates apply to persons receiving free dental care under VAC’s Dental Program. Full details are available on the Enrolment Information for Pensioners Eligible to Join the Pensioners Dental Services Plan who are also covered under the
Veterans Affairs Canada Dental Services Program.
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