FlexSave™: What’s covered
The general guiding principle for eligibility is that treatment must be conducted for medical reasons, and not for cosmetic purposes. Procedures covered under traditional employee benefits would be covered under Flexsave at 100%
Other less conventional expenses that would not by typically be covered under a traditional benefits plan would be covered under Flexsave
Note: This is a partial list. Expenses must qualify as per the Income Tax Act (Section 118.2)
Hub Financial Inc. does not commit to the validity of expenses submitted through Flexsave™ and strongly recommends that clients seek advice from their Tax Advisor if there are any questions to whether an expense is eligible or not.
Qualified expenses under flexsave: [from A to Z]
| Acupuncture |
Guide dog |
Physician |
| Alcoholism treatment |
Gynecologist |
Physiotherapist |
| Ambulance |
Hearing aid and batteries |
Post-natal treatments |
| Anaesthetist |
Hospital bills |
Pre-natal care |
| Artificial limbs |
Hydrotherapy |
Prescription medicine |
| Birth control pills |
Insulin treatments |
Psychiatrist |
| Blood tests |
Lab tests |
Psychoanalyst |
| Braces |
Laser eye surgery |
Psychologist |
| Cardiographs |
Lodging (away from home for outpatient care) |
Psychotherapy |
| Chinese medicine |
Massage therapy |
Radium therapy |
| Chiropractor |
Metabolism tests |
Special school costs for the handicapped
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| Contact lenses |
Naturopath |
Spinal fluid test |
| Contraceptive devices |
Neurologist |
Splints |
| Crowns |
Nursing (including board and meals) |
Sterilization |
| Crutches |
Obstetrician |
Surgeon |
| Dental treatment |
Operating room costs |
Telephone or TV equipment to assist the hearing impaired |
| Dental X-rays |
Ophthalmologist |
Therapy equipment |
| Dentures |
Optician |
Transportation expenses (relative to health care) |
| Dermatologist |
Optometrist |
Ultraviolet ray treatments |
| Diagnostic fees |
Oral surgery |
Vaccines |
| Diapers for incontinence |
Organ transplant (including owner’s expense) |
Vasectomy |
| Drug addiction therapy |
Orthodontics |
Vitamins (if prescribed) |
| Drugs (prescription) |
Orthopedic shoes |
Wheelchair |
| Eyeglasses |
Orthopedist |
X rays |
| Fees paid to health institute prescribed by a doctor |
Osteopath |
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| Fluoridation unit |
Pediatrician |
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