Disability tax credit · Type 1 diabetes

The disability tax credit for type 1 diabetes

If you live with type 1 diabetes, you may qualify for the federal Disability Tax Credit — and it can be claimed back up to 10 years. For our patients, our physicians complete the medical section of the application for a flat $200 fee.

$200 flat feeUp to 10 years backFor patients of our clinic
Estimate your refund How it works
Refund estimator

See what you could be owed

Enter the year you were diagnosed and your annual income for an estimate of your retroactive refund and your ongoing yearly benefit.

Approximate retroactive refund
$26,100
one-time, for past years
Then, ongoing
$3,310/yr
each year going forward

This is an estimate only and is not financial or tax advice. Actual amounts depend on your individual tax situation, and the credit amount is adjusted annually by the CRA. Please consult a licensed accountant or the CRA's disability tax credit page for accurate information.

How it works

Three simple steps

This service is available to patients of our clinic.

  1. Tell us you'd like to applyCheck the box on your intake form, or ask your care team at your next visit.
  2. We complete the medical sectionYour physician completes the medical practitioner section of the application — including the detailed history needed for years before 2021.
  3. You submit it to the CRAYou, your accountant or your tax preparer submits the application. Once approved, the CRA can reassess past years.
Our fee

A flat fee, not a cut of your refund

Our fee

$200

A flat rate, set upfront — the same whether your claim is large or small, approved or not. It may also be claimable as a medical expense on your tax return.

Many DTC companies

A percentage of your refund

Some companies that help with disability tax credit applications charge a contingency fee — often a significant share of your refund, taken if you're approved.

What to know

About the disability tax credit

It reduces the tax you payIt's a non-refundable credit that offsets the extra time, effort and cost of managing a chronic condition.
Up to 10 years backMany people don't realize they can claim past years — which is where most of the refund comes from.
It keeps goingOnce approved, the credit continues in future years. The CRA doesn't require you to reapply every year.
Simpler since 2021For type 1 diabetes, physicians now mainly confirm the diagnosis. Years before 2021 still need a more detailed clinical description — where applications often fall short.
Questions

Disability tax credit FAQ

What does it cost?

A flat $200 fee for your physician to complete the medical section — the same whether your claim is large or small, approved or not. It may be claimable as a medical expense.

Who can use this service?

Patients of our clinic with type 1 diabetes.

How far back can I claim?

Up to 10 years, depending on when you were diagnosed. Years before 2021 need a more detailed clinical description, which your physician completes.

Who submits the application?

You do — or your accountant or tax preparer. We complete the medical section and give it to you.

Do I need to reapply every year?

No. Once approved, the credit continues in future years without resubmitting the form annually.

How do I get started?

Check the box on your intake form, or ask your care team at your next visit.

Ready to apply?

Ask your care team at your next visit, or call us at (780) 409-5673.

(780) 409-5673