Feds take first step toward hiring a company to process dental-care claims

OTTAWA — Health department officials say the federal government plans to hire a third-party company to process claims for its new dental-care insurance program.

The procurement department has invited companies with experience in dental-insurance claims to apply for pre-qualification in a process that launched today. 

Department officials told The Canadian Press that the process will help the health ministry refine the program before hiring a company to take on the work.

The briefing was provided by health department officials on the condition they not be named publicly.