![]() ![]() ![]() An expense for a cosmetic procedure qualifies as an eligible medical expense if it is necessary for medical or reconstructive purposes, such as surgery to address a deformity related to a congenital abnormality, a personal injury resulting from an accident or trauma, or a disfiguring disease.Ĭrutches – can be claimed without any certification or prescription.ĭeaf-blind intervening services used by a person who is blind and profoundly deaf when paid to someone in the business of providing these services.ĭental services – paid to a medical practitioner. A medical practitioner must certify in writing that the infant is at risk of sudden infant death syndrome – prescription needed.īathroom aids to help a person get in or out of a bathtub or shower or to get on or off a toilet – prescription needed.īliss symbol boards or similar devices used by a person who has a speech impairment to help the person communicate by choosing the symbols or spelling out words – prescription needed.īlood coagulation monitors – the amount paid, including disposable peripherals such as pricking devices, lancets and test strips for a person who needs anti-coagulation therapy – prescription needed.īone marrow transplant – reasonable amounts paid to find a compatible donor, to arrange the transplant including legal fees and insurance premiums, and reasonable travel, board and lodging expenses for the patient, the donor, and their respective attendants.īone conduction receiver – can be claimed without any certification or prescription.īraces for a limb including custom-made woven or elasticized stockings, walking casts, and boots or shoes that have braces built into them to allow a person to walk.īraille note-taker devices used to allow a person who is blind to take notes (that can be read back to them, printed, or displayed in braille) with the help of a keyboard – prescription needed.īraille printers, synthetic speech systems, large print-on-screen devices, and other devices designed to help a person who is blind to use a computer – prescription needed.īreast prosthesis because of a mastectomy – prescription needed.Ĭancer treatment in or outside Canada, given by a medical practitioner or a public or licensed private hospital.Ĭatheters, catheter trays, tubing, or other products needed for incontinence caused by illness, injury, or affliction.Ĭertificates – the amount paid to a medical practitioner for filling out and providing more information for Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate, and other certificates.Ĭhair – power-operated guided chair to be used in a stairway, including installation – prescription needed.Ĭochlear implant – can be claimed without any certification or prescription.Ĭomputer peripherals designed only to help a person who is blind to use a computer – prescription needed.Ĭosmetic surgery – generally, expenses solely for cosmetic procedures are not eligible. a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine – prescription neededĪudible signal devices including large bells, loud ringing bells, single stroke bells, vibrating bells, horns, and visible signals – prescription needed.īaby breathing monitor – designed to be attached to an infant to sound an alarm if the infant stops breathing.Air conditioner – $1,000 or 50% of the amount paid for the air conditioner, whichever is less, for a person with a severe chronic ailment, disease, or disorder – prescription needed.Īir filter, cleaner, or purifier used by a person to cope with or overcome a severe chronic respiratory ailment or a severe chronic immune system disorder – prescription needed.Īltered auditory feedback devices for treating a speech disorder – prescription needed.Īmbulance service to or from a public or licensed private hospital.Īrtificial eye or limb – can be claimed without any certification or prescription.Īssisted breathing devices that give air to the lungs under pressure, such as:
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