Dietitian Services

Are dietitian services CRA eligible in Canada?

Yes, in provinces where dietitians are recognized as authorized medical practitioners. Where a dietitian is an authorized practitioner, their fees are CRA-eligible medical expenses and can be reimbursed through your HSA. No prescription or referral is needed.

What Qualifies

• Dietitian services provided in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan — where dietitians are recognized as medical practitioners
• Medical nutrition therapy and dietary counselling for a medical condition
• Nutrition assessment, dietary planning, and follow-up consultations

What Does Not Qualify

• Dietitian or nutritionist services in provinces or territories where they are not recognized as authorized medical practitioners
• Nutrition advice from an unlicensed provider
• Meal delivery services, prepared food, or grocery costs
• Weight loss programs without medical supervision and without a licensed practitioner providing services

Good to Know

• Documents to keep: Receipt from the dietitian showing their name and registration number, province of practice, date of service, and amount paid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are dietitian services CRA eligible?

Yes. Dietitian services qualify under paragraph 118.2(2)(a) of the Income Tax Act where the dietitian is recognized as an authorized medical practitioner under the laws of the province, as confirmed in Folio S1-F1-C1, paragraph 1.23.

Can I claim dietitian services through my HSA?

Yes, in recognized provinces where the expense qualifies under the Medical Expense Tax Credit.

Source

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