加拿大牙科护理方案扩大,从5月开始覆盖更多的低收入加拿大人。 Canadian dental care program expands, covering more low-income Canadians starting in May.

加拿大政府将扩大其牙科护理方案,允许家庭收入低于90 000加元和没有私人保险的加拿大人从5月开始申请。 The Canadian government will expand its dental care program, allowing Canadians with household incomes under $90,000 and no private insurance to apply starting May. 5月全年5月,不同年龄组开始获得资格,覆盖范围最早从6月1日开始。 Eligibility opens for different age groups throughout May, with coverage set to begin as early as June 1. 该方案最初面向老年人,现在包括儿童和残疾人。 The program, initially for seniors, now includes children and people with disabilities. 约有170万加拿大人已经接受了该方案的护理,预计还有450万加拿大人有资格获得护理。 About 1.7 million Canadians have already received care under the program, with an expected additional 4.5 million to be eligible. 这一宣布是在预期的联邦选举之前宣布的。 This announcement comes ahead of an expected federal election.