Hearing Aid Services

Are hearing aid services CRA eligible in Canada?

Yes. Services provided by a licensed hearing aid practitioner are eligible for the Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC) in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. Because METC-eligible services qualify for Health Spending Account (HSA) reimbursement, hearing aid practitioner services can be claimed through your HSA in those provinces.

What Qualifies

• Hearing aid fitting and programming by a licensed hearing aid practitioner in Alberta or British Columbia
• Hearing aid adjustments and follow-up consultations
• Hearing assessments performed by a licensed hearing aid practitioner
• Repairs and maintenance services provided by a licensed hearing aid practitioner

Good to Know

• Province matters: Hearing aid practitioners are recognized as authorized medical practitioners only in Alberta and British Columbia. Services in other provinces are not eligible under this category (audiologist services may qualify separately).
• Documents to keep: Receipt or invoice showing the provider's name and registration number, date of service, description of service, and amount paid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are hearing aid services CRA eligible?

Yes, when provided by a licensed hearing aid practitioner in Alberta or British Columbia — the only provinces where the CRA recognizes hearing aid practitioners as authorized medical practitioners.

Can I claim hearing aid services through my HSA?

Yes, if the service was provided by a licensed hearing aid practitioner in Alberta or BC.

Source

Based on the CRA's official eligible medical expenses list and the CRA's list of authorized medical practitioners.