If you’ve had to head out of town for a medical procedure or appointment that you couldn’t obtain at a nearby location, than you may be entitled to claim the costs of that trip as medical expenses. Now the amount you can claim depends on the trip so it is very important for you to keep any receipts and a record of where you left from, and where you went to.

Over 40 Km- If you have traveled over 40km (one way) to get to your medical appointment you will be able to claim your travel expenses for the trip eg. Train ticket, bus ticket, taxi, gas expense

Over 80 Km- If you have traveled over 80km (one way) to get to your medical appointment you will be able to claim transportation, meal, accommodation (hotel),and parking expenses.

Click here for a detailed list of the CRA’s travel allowances