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New Member
posted Oct 30, 2019 5:07:20 PM

Is the deductible I pay for the Trillium Drug Program in Ontario considered a medical expense that I can deduct for my taxes?

To be clear, this is not a private insurance plan and it's not the ODB for seniors. Thank you.

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Level 11
Oct 30, 2019 5:07:22 PM

Yes. This out-of-pocket expense can be claimed as a medical expense.

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Level 11
Oct 30, 2019 5:07:22 PM

Yes. This out-of-pocket expense can be claimed as a medical expense.

New Member
Oct 30, 2019 5:07:23 PM

I just noticed however, that I deducted my prescription costs as a medical expense. Since what one pays to one's pharmacy via prescriptions is how the deductible is collected, then if I claimed 'a separate deductible,' I'd be claiming this amount twice. So I think if I've already claimed my prescriptions, then I've covered this.

Level 11
Oct 30, 2019 5:07:24 PM

You are correct - if you have already claimed these amounts as prescriptions, do not list the same expense.