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What costs are covered for diabetes?
Your child has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In addition to the shock of the announcement, there are medical constraints, travel and several related expenses. Fortunately, some expenses may be covered by different plans:
Insulin Pump Access Program
Your child has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. In addition to the shock of the announcement, there are medical constraints, travel and several related expenses. Fortunately, some expenses may be covered by different plans:
Provincial Tax Credit
To be eligible for this credit, the Attestation of Disability form (TP-752.0.14), section – Essential Treatment Time – must be signed by your doctor.
Federal Tax Credit
Eligibility for the DTC reduces income tax (non-refundable tax credit)
Supplement for person under 18 years old.
To be eligible, the patient must submit the form (T2201) to his or her physician (nurse practitioner) for approval.
The following expenses are also eligible at both the federal and provincial levels.
- Insulin, treatment infusion pump and related disposable equipment and device designed to measure blood glucose levels
- Transportation costs of an individual accompanying the person (to be checked)
