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Wondering whether an expense can be claimed through a health spending account? Search the Canada Revenue Agency's list of eligible medical expenses below. Type what you are looking for, and see whether it qualifies, along with any conditions, such as needing a prescription or a certification in writing.
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The list is the CRA's eligible medical expenses. You can read it on the Canada Revenue Agency website.
- Rx
- a prescription is required
- Cert.
- a medical practitioner must certify in writing
- T2201
- a Disability Tax Credit certificate must be on file
Source: CRA lines 33099 / 33199 eligible medical expenses and its per-expense detail
How eligibility works
The Canada Revenue Agency maintains the authoritative list of medical expenses eligible for tax purposes, which also guides what a health spending account can reimburse. Some expenses qualify outright, others only with a prescription or written certification, and some do not qualify at all. Use the search above to look up a specific expense.