BC Healthy Kids Program

Helps low-income families with costs associated with basic dental care, optical care and hearing assistance  for their children.

Program provides coverage to dependant children under 19 years of age if their families are in receipt of income assistance, disability assistance, hardship assistance or are eligible for supplementary benefits under the Medical Services Plan through the Ministry of Health

Before any services begin, families need to show their child's BC CareCard to their dentist or eye specialist who will confirm the child's eligibility under the Healthy Kids Program.

Prior to the appointment for care, it is also important that parents talk to the professional's office regarding the level of coverage and the portion parents will be expected to pay.

The Province pays dentists and eye specialists directly for the services children receive.

Additional charges over and above what the Healthy Kids Program will cover are the responsibility of the family.

For more information, call the Ministry of Social Development Information Line (below) or see the brochure (below) for details re coverage.