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http://www.seniors.alberta.ca/financial_assistance/dasp/& v( c# j/ C5 {, r! ?. n
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The Dental and Optical Assistance for Seniors programs are based on income and provide low- to moderate-income seniors with financial assistance for basic dental and optical services that help maintain a reasonable level of health. You could be eligible for up to a maximum of $5,000 of coverage for eligible procedures every 5 years under the Dental program and up to $230 every three years for prescription eyeglasses under the Optical program./ ]0 }1 q- s# J
1 A' V" d7 H- q0 O# Q4 o2 j: a6 qTo be eligible you must be 65 years of age or older and have an income level within the limits allowed by the program. You must have resided in Alberta at least three months immediately before applying. You must also be a Canadian citizen, or have been admitted into Canada for permanent residence (landed immigrant).
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9 L9 w4 c0 {4 Q: sUse the Benefit Estimator to see if you are eligible for benefits.
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$ M/ Q6 ?& v: c! ~You only need to apply once to these programs.
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Alberta Seniors and Community Supports has partnered with Alberta Blue Cross to administer the dental and optical claims, provide information regarding procedures, and answer questions regarding claims and issue payments.# z3 o# A" A, ?' V
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If you have submitted a dental claim and are dissatisfied with the decision made on your file, you can appeal the decision. You can also appeal an optical claim.' }7 ~1 O# `9 G( P7 S
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