Cancer Treatment

Is cancer treatment CRA eligible in Canada?

Yes. Cancer treatment costs are CRA-eligible medical expenses, covering medical services, hospital fees, and prescribed medications. No prescription is required for the treatment itself, though prescriptions are needed for drug claims. Because these expenses are CRA-eligible, they can be reimbursed through your HSA.

What Qualifies

• Medical services provided by a licensed physician, oncologist, or other authorized medical practitioner for cancer diagnosis and treatment
• Hospital services (as an in-patient or out-patient) related to cancer treatment
• Chemotherapy drugs and biologics prescribed by a physician
• Radiation therapy administered at an authorized facility
• Cancer surgery and related surgical fees
• Laboratory procedures and diagnostic imaging required for cancer care
• Prescribed medications taken as part of a cancer treatment protocol

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cancer treatment CRA eligible?

Yes. Cancer treatment qualifies under multiple provisions of the Income Tax Act: medical services under paragraph 118.2(2)(a), hospital services under (e), and prescribed drugs under (n).

Can I claim cancer treatment through my HSA?

Yes. If the expense is METC eligible, it can be reimbursed through your HSA.

Do I need a prescription for chemotherapy drugs?

Yes. Prescription drugs including chemotherapy medications require a valid prescription to qualify as eligible medical expenses under paragraph 118.2(2)(n) of the Income Tax Act.

Source

Based on the CRA's official eligible medical expenses list and Income Tax Folio S1-F1-C1, "Medical Expense Tax Credit".