What are the 2026/2027 Cut-off dates for MCEDT claim submissions?
Claim submission files received by 5:00 p.m. on the following dates are the only submissions that the ministry can assure for payment the following month:
- January 19, 2026
- February 18, 2026
- March 18, 2026
- April 20, 2026
- May 19, 2026
- June 18, 2026
- July 20, 2026
- August 18, 2026
- September 18, 2026
- October 19, 2026
- November 18, 2026
- December 15, 2026: It is recommended that claims be submitted by December 15, 2026, due to the holidays.
- January 18, 2027
- February 18, 2027
- March 18, 2027
The ministry operates on a monthly processing cycle. Submissions received by the 18th of the month will typically be processed for approval the following month. When the 18th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be extended to the next business day. MCEDT submissions received after the 18th may not be approved until the next monthly processing cycle (such as: submissions received on Nov. 18th will appear on the December RA, submissions received after November 18th may not appear until the January RA).
The ministry recommends that claim files be submitted weekly.All possible measures are exerted to ensure accuracy of this information; however, it may contain typographical errors. The public is cautioned against complete reliance upon the contents hereof without confirming the accuracy and currency of the information contained herein. The crown in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Health, assumes no responsibility for any person's use of the material herein or any costs or damages associated with such use.
The ministry operates on a monthly processing cycle. Submissions received by the 18th of the month will typically be processed for approval the following month. When the 18th falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be extended to the next business day. MCEDT submissions received after the 18th may not be approved until the next monthly processing cycle (such as: submissions received on Nov. 18th will appear on the December RA, submissions received after November 18th may not appear until the January RA).
All possible measures are exerted to ensure accuracy of this information; however, it may contain typographical errors. The public is cautioned against complete reliance upon the contents hereof without confirming the accuracy and currency of the information contained herein. The crown in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Health, assumes no responsibility for any person's use of the material herein or any costs or damages associated with such use.
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