Can I claim amount I paid into LTD benefits if I'm on mat leave and paying directly?

[sutherland1980]

I am making the payments myself for LTD and health/dental plan. Can I claim these amounts?

[Jurisa1]

Yes. As a rule, premiums that are paid to private health services plans including medical, dental and hospitalization plans are considered to be eligible medical expenses by the Canada Revenue Agency. Furthermore, any premium, contribution or other consideration — including sales and premium taxes — that you pay to a private health services plan for yourself, your spouse or your minor children, is an eligible medical expense.

For more information, please see TurboTax webpage: Deducting Premiums Paid for a Private Health Insurance Plan.

Thank you for choosing TurboTax. 

[Jurisa1]

Yes. As a rule, premiums that are paid to private health services plans including medical, dental and hospitalization plans are considered to be eligible medical expenses by the Canada Revenue Agency. Furthermore, any premium, contribution or other consideration — including sales and premium taxes — that you pay to a private health services plan for yourself, your spouse or your minor children, is an eligible medical expense.

[Jurisa1]

For more information, please see TurboTax webpage: Deducting Premiums Paid for a Private Health Insurance Plan.

[Jurisa1]

Thank you for choosing TurboTax.