Children's Health
What is the CINOT Program?
CINOT was introduced to provide a public health "safety net" for elementary school children who have dental conditions needing urgent care. The CINOT program provides a basic level of dental care to eligible children. In 2006, over 30,800 children received help through the program.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible, children must meet three criteria :
Age and Grade - Children from birth to grade 8 or their 14th birthday, whichever is later;
Dental Conditions - Children who have identified dental conditions requring urgent care.
While most children are identified through routine elementary school screening, parents may request that their child be screened by calling their local public health unit; and
Access - Children who have no access to dental insurance or any other government program (e.g. Federal Refugee Program, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, or others) and the parent has signed a written declaration that the cost of the necessary dental treatment would result in financial hardship. Please note that parents may be asked to provide proof of financial hardship.
Is all dental treatment is covered by CINOT?
No, not all. CINOT covers a range of basic dental services. Sometimes, not all services recommended by a denist will be covered by CINOT (e.g, braces to straighten teeth.) Dentists will bill the parent for any services not covered by CINOT. Therefore, it is important that parents check with their dentist to determine if any services are NOT covered before their child starts treatment. All dentists receive a copy of the CINOT Schedule of Dental Services and Fees, so they can see what is covered. If they need clarification, they can call the local public health unit.
See also:
Assistive Devices
Children's Treatment Centres
Drug Benefits
Health Insurance
Immunization
Midwives
For more information
Call the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care INFOline at 1-866-532-3161
(Toll-free in Ontario only)
TTY 1-800-387-5559
Hours of operation : 8:30am - 5:00pm
Subjects: child care, childcare, dental, dentist, child, children, pediatric
