What's Covered

The following list shows a broad range of medical and dental expenses covered under Canada Insurance Plan Canada Insurance Plan plan. This list includes but is not limited to the following:

For additional information, please refer to the Canadian Income Tax Act Section 118.2 or go to Revenue Canada’s (CRA) website for IT Bulletin IT519R2.

MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS:


  • Acupuncturist
  • Anesthetist
  • Chiropractor
  • Dentist
  • Dermatologist
  • Gynecologist

  • Homeopath
  • Naturopath
  • Neurologist
  • Masseur
  • Obstetrician
  • Optician

  • Ophthalmologist
  • Optometrist
  • Orthopedist
  • Osteopath
  • Pediatrician
  • Physician

  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Nurse
  • Speech Therapist
  • Surgeon


MEDICINE & MEDICAL TREATMENT

 


  • Alcoholism
  • Birth Control Pills
  • Blood Tests
  • Cardiographs
  • Contact Lenses
  • Contraceptives
  • Crutches

  • Guide Dog
  • Hearing Aids
  • Fertility Drugs
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Insulin Treatment
  • Lab Tests
  • Laser Eye Surgery

  • Metabolism tests
  • Post-natal Care
  • Pre-natal Care
  • Radium therapy
  • Private hospital room
  • Prescription drugs

  • Spinal Fluid test
  • Splints
  • Sterilization
  • Vaccines
  • Vasectomy
  • Vitamins*
  • Viagra*

 


DENTAL TREATMENT


  • Braces
  • Crowns
  • Bridges

  • Dental X Rays
  • Dentures
  • Extractions

  • Fluoridation
  • Oral Surgery
  • Gum Treatment

  • Root Canal
  • Fillings
  • Examinations


OTHER EXPENDITURES:


  • Artificial eye
  • Artificial limbs
  • Bathroom aids*
  • Diathermy*
  • Diagnostic Fees
  • Diabetic supplies*                        

  • Cat Scan
  • MRI
  • Eye Glasses
  • Oxygen Equipment     
  • Kidney machine              

  • Hearing impaired equipment
  • Heart monitor*
  • Needle & Syringe*
  • Pacemaker

  • Wheelchair
  • X Rays
  • Transportation relative to healthcare
  • Walking aid*

* requires prescription

Note: If you have any questionable expenses not listed on the CRA website, Canada Insurance Plan . recommends contacting your Tax Advisor.

The general guiding principle for eligibility is that treatment must be conducted for medical reasons, and not for cosmetic purposes. Procedures covered under traditional employee benefits would be covered  under Canada Insurance Plan at 100%.
 
Other less conventional expenses that would not typically be covered under a traditional benefits plan would be covered under Canada Insurance Plan .

 

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