Audiology

Is audiology CRA eligible in Canada?

Yes. Audiology services are eligible medical expenses under the CRA's Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC) when provided by a licensed audiologist who is recognized as an authorized medical practitioner in the province where the service is provided. No prescription is required. Because audiology is METC eligible, it can also be reimbursed through an HSA or PHSP.

What Qualifies

• Hearing tests and audiological assessments performed by a licensed audiologist
• Hearing aid fittings, adjustments, and related audiological services
• Tinnitus assessments and auditory processing evaluations
• Services provided by an audiologist registered in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan

What Does Not Qualify

• Hearing tests or assessments by an unlicensed or unregistered practitioner
• Audiology services provided in jurisdictions where audiologists are not recognized as authorized medical practitioners

Good to Know

• Province matters: Eligibility depends on whether audiologists are recognized as authorized medical practitioners in the province where the service is rendered. Audiologists are recognized in most provinces.
• No prescription required: No physician referral or prescription is needed to claim audiology services.
• Documents to keep: Receipt from the audiologist showing their name, registration number, date of service, and amount paid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is audiology CRA eligible?

Yes, when performed by a licensed audiologist recognized as an authorized medical practitioner in the province where the service was provided. The CRA recognizes audiologists as authorized medical practitioners in most provinces.

Can I claim audiology services through my HSA?

Yes. If the service is METC eligible, it can be reimbursed through your HSA, subject to your available balance.

Which provinces recognize audiologists?

Audiologists are recognized as authorized medical practitioners in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. They are not currently recognized in Northwest Territories, Nunavut, or Yukon.

Source

Based on the CRA's official eligible medical expenses list and Income Tax Folio S1-F1-C1, "Fees paid to health professionals".