{"id":24295,"date":"2023-02-08T10:45:34","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T15:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/aides-socioeconomiques\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T15:28:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T19:28:41","slug":"aides-socioeconomiques","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/en\/diabetes\/living-with-diabetes\/finance-and-insurance\/aides-socioeconomiques\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial assistance and diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><strong>Diabetes Qu\u00e9bec does not offer financial or material assistance.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the following resources may be able to help you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.211qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/crgm.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Information and Referral Center of Greater Montr\u00e9al<\/strong><\/a> at 2-1-1;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/sante\/trouver-une-ressource\/info-social-811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/sante\/trouver-une-ressource\/info-social-811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Info-Social<\/strong> <strong>8-1-1<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, depending on your situation, you may be eligible for government assistance (see below).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n  <section  class=\"block-accordions-group theme-block theme-block--innerblock aligndefault\" >\n        \n    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69ea3eefaac17id\" aria-controls=\"sect69ea3eefaac17\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Federal \u2013 Disability Tax Credit (DTC) &quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Federal \u2013 Disability Tax Credit (DTC) <\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69ea3eefaac17\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69ea3eefaac17id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>To be eligible for this tax credit, people with diabetes must have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/forms\/t2201.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Form T2201<\/em><\/strong><\/a> completed by a physician or nurse practitioner. The section that applies to diabetes is \u201cLife-sustaining therapy.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*** The digital form for health professionals is still not up to date for life-sustaining therapy. You must use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/content\/dam\/cra-arc\/formspubs\/pbg\/t2201\/t2201-22e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pdf form<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>eligibility criteria<\/strong> are as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For fiscal years <strong>2021 and beyond, all individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are eligible, without further justification<\/strong>. The health professional must answer certain questions on pages 15 and 16 of the form.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to claim the tax credit for previous years?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were eligible for the DTC in previous years but did not claim the disability amount, you can claim it for up to <strong>10 years back<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s how:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Check yes to question 3 in Part A&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Prepare a document with proof of 14 hours of life-sustaining therapy\/week detailing eligible activities and the time spent on them. Specify on your proof document the years for which this applies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Bring your proof document to your health care provider. He\/she will have to answer ALL the questions on pages 15 and 16.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Mail your proof document and the completed form (registered mail recommended) to: Jonqui\u00e8re Tax Centre, 2251 Ren\u00e9-L\u00e9vesque Boulevard, Jonqui\u00e8re QC G7S 5J2 or electronically in PDF format via the \u201cCRA My Account\u201d of the person with type 1 diabetes or the parent of the child with type 1 diabetes.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For the fiscal<strong> years prior to 2021, the old criteria apply<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The person needs life-sustaining therapy to maintain vital functions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This therapy is needed at least 3 times\/week for an average of at least 14 hours\/week.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activities that can be included in the 14 hours:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blood glucose monitoring&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation and administration of insulin\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calibration and maintenance of the necessary equipment\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping a blood glucose logbook&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activities that <em>cannot<\/em> be included in the 14 hours:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calculating carbohydrates&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical activity\/exercise program&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovery from hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meal preparation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel time and duration of medical appointments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time spent purchasing medication.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you prepare your application, consult our examples of a proof document for the 14 hours\/week of life-sustaining therapy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Exemple_credit-impot-pompe-insuline_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Example for an insulin pump<\/a> (in french only) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Exemple_credit-impot-stylo-injecteur_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">example for multiple injections<\/a> (in french only). These examples should be customized, and their use does not guarantee that your request will be accepted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your doctor is reluctant to fill out the form, you may want to send them this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/exemple-Lettre-pour-medecin-pour-credit-impot.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LETTER<\/a>&nbsp;(in french only).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Send your application to:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mail: Jonqui\u00e8re Tax Centre, 2251 Ren\u00e9-L\u00e9vesque Boulevard, Jonqui\u00e8re QC G7S 5J2 (registered mail recommended)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electronically: in PDF format via the \u201cCRA My Account\u201d of the person with type 1 diabetes or the parent of the child with type 1 diabetes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to claim the amount on the tax return?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete Form T-2201 and enclose it with your tax return. Assume that it will be accepted.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each year, enter the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/segments\/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities\/disability-tax-credit\/claiming-dtc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">specified amount<\/a> on line 31600 (self) or 31800 (dependant)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amount for 2022: $8,870 to enter on line 31600&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2022, the maximum amount that the federal tax credit can reduce your taxes is $1,111 for Qu\u00e9bec residents.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/segments\/tax-credits-deductions-persons-disabilities\/disability-tax-credit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada Revenue Agency \u2013 Disability Tax Credit<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone: 1-800-387-1194 (Direct line to the \u201cBenefits\u201d section responsible for tax credits for impaired individuals)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note: It is possible to see the duration of your DTC certificate by going to your \u201cCRA My Account\u201d webpage and on the left, select &#8220;Income Tax Returns.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69ea3eefac0e3id\" aria-controls=\"sect69ea3eefac0e3\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Provincial tax credit&quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Provincial tax credit<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69ea3eefac0e3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69ea3eefac0e3id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>Provincial \u2013 Amount for Persons with Severe and Prolonged Impairment in Mental or Physical Functions<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be eligible for this tax credit, people with diabetes must have the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenuquebec.ca\/documents\/en\/formulaires\/tp\/TP-752.0.14-V%282023-01%29.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Certificate Respecting an Impairment TP_752.0.14<\/em><\/strong><\/a> (mandatory if the application is made by a caregiver) completed by a physician, or use the equivalent federal form, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/content\/dam\/cra-arc\/formspubs\/pbg\/t2201\/t2201-22e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Disability Tax Credit Certificate, Form T-2201<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. The section that applies to diabetes is \u201cTime spent on essential therapy.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>eligibility criteria<\/strong> are as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For the fiscal years <strong>2021 and beyond, all individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are eligible, with no further justification<\/strong>. The health professional must answer questions 37a, 40, 41, and sign the form.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to claim the tax credit for previous years?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were eligible for the tax credit in previous years but did not claim the disability amount, you can claim it for up to <strong>10 years back<\/strong>. Here&#8217;s how:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Check yes in section 2 (provincial form TP-752.0.14-V) or attach a letter of introduction if you are using the federal form T-2201. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/exemple-Lettre-dintroduction-pour-credit-provincial.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Sample Letter of Introduction (in French only<\/em><\/a><em>).<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Prepare a document with proof of 14 hours of essential therapy\/week detailing the eligible activities and the time spent on them. Specify the years for which this applies.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li>Bring your proof document to your health care provider. He\/she will then have to answer ALL the questions in the \u201cTime spent on essential therapy\u201d section.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li>Mail your proof document and the completed form.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For the <strong>fiscal years prior to 2021, the old criteria apply<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The person needs essential therapy to maintain vital functions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This therapy is required at least twice\/week for an average duration of at least 14 hours\/week.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activities that can be included in the 14 hours:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blood glucose monitoring&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation and administration of insulin&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calibration and maintenance of necessary equipment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keeping a blood glucose logbook&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel time and duration of medical appointments&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activities that <em>cannot<\/em> be included in the 14 hours:&nbsp;\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Calculating carbohydrates&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical activity\/exercise program&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovery from hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meal preparation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time spent purchasing medication&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you prepare your application, consult our examples of a proof document for the 14 hours\/week of essential therapy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Exemple_credit-impot-pompe-insuline_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Example for an insulin pump<\/em><\/a> (in french only) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Exemple_credit-impot-stylo-injecteur_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Example for multiple injections<\/em><\/a> (in french only). These examples should be customized, and their use does not guarantee that your request will be accepted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your doctor is reluctant to fill out the form, you may want to send them this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabete.qc.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/exemple-Lettre-pour-medecin-pour-credit-impot.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LETTER<\/a>&nbsp;(in french only).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Send your application by mail to:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>P.O. Box 3000, succursale Place-Desjardins, Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec H5B 1A4 or 3800, rue de Marly, Qu\u00e9bec City, Qu\u00e9bec (Qu\u00e9bec) G1X 4A5 (registered mail recommended)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to claim the amount on the tax return?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your have to receive your approbation for disability credit first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every year, enter the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenuquebec.ca\/en\/citizens\/income-tax-return\/completing-your-income-tax-return\/how-to-complete-your-income-tax-return\/line-by-line-help\/350-to-398-1-non-refundable-tax-credits\/line-376\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">specified amount<\/a> on line 376<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amount for 2022: $3,584 to enter on line 376<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In 2022, the maximum amount that the provincial tax credit can reduce your taxes is $537.60&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, consult the website of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenuquebec.ca\/en\/citizens\/tax-credits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Revenu <strong>Qu\u00e9bec \u2013 Tax Credits<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69ea3eefac89bid\" aria-controls=\"sect69ea3eefac89b\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Allowances for handicapped children &quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Allowances for handicapped children <\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69ea3eefac89b\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69ea3eefac89bid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p><strong>Provincial \u2013 Additional assistance for disabled children<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents of children with type 1 diabetes may be eligible for the Supplement for Handicapped Children. This tax-free allowance was $205\/month in 2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To receive this supplement:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parents must receive the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca\/en\/programmes\/soutien_enfants\/paiement\/Pages\/paiment.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>family allowance<\/strong><\/a>;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dependent child must be under 18 years of age;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The parents and the doctor must complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca\/SiteCollectionDocuments\/www.rrq.gouv.qc\/Anglais\/formulaires\/soutien_aux_enfants\/supplement_enfant_handicape\/LPF825_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Application for the Supplement for Handicapped Children<\/em><\/strong><\/a> form. The \u201cMetabolic or hereditary abnormalities\u201d section applies to type 1 diabetes. The form states that the child is presumed impaired if he or she receives daily insulin therapy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, consult the website of <strong>Retraite <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.rrq.gouv.qc.ca\/fr\/programmes\/soutien_enfants\/supplement\/Pages\/supplement.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Qu\u00e9bec \u2013 Supplement for handicapped children<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel.: 1-800-667-9625&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Federal \u2013 Child Disability Benefit<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents of children with type 1 diabetes may be eligible for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/child-family-benefits\/child-disability-benefit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Child Disability Benefit (CDB)<\/a>. This tax-free amount can reach $248.75\/month depending on family income in 2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the CDB:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parents must be eligible for the<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/child-family-benefits\/canada-child-benefit-overview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Canada Child Benefit (CCB);<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dependent child must be under 18 years of age;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The physician completes Form <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/forms-publications\/forms\/t2201.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>T2201 \u2013 Disability Tax Credit (DTC) Certificate<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. See Federal Disability Tax Credit (DTC) above.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are already receiving the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) for your child who is eligible for the DTC, you do not need to apply for the Child Disability Benefit (CDB). You will receive it automatically.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit the website of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cra-arc.gc.ca\/bnfts\/dsblty-fra.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Canada Revenue Agency \u2013 Child Disability Benefit<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 1-800-387-1194&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69ea3eefad092id\" aria-controls=\"sect69ea3eefad092\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Canada Caregiver Credit &quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Canada Caregiver Credit <\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69ea3eefad092\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69ea3eefad092id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>You can claim the <strong>non-refundable Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC) of $2,295<\/strong> for one or more of the following persons, if they are <strong>dependent on you because of a physical or mental impairment<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your spouse or common-law partner&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your (or your spouse&#8217;s or common-law partner&#8217;s) child or grandchild&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your (or your spouse&#8217;s or common-law partner&#8217;s) parent, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, niece, or nephew, if they resided in Canada at any time in the year&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>An individual is considered to depend on you for support if they rely on you to regularly and consistently provide them with some or all of the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter and clothing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supporting documents<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A medical note attesting to the date the impairment began and its expected duration. For a child under the age of 18, the note must also indicate that the child is dependent on others because of impairment in physical or mental functions and is likely to be dependent for a long and continuous period of time. (Dependent on others means that the child needs much more help with personal needs and care compared to other children of the same age.)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need a note signed by a health professional if the CRA has already approved Form T2201, Disability Tax Credit Certificate, for the period in question.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on how to complete your tax return, visit the website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/canada-caregiver-amount.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Canada Revenue Agency \u2013 Canada Caregiver Credit<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69ea3eefad625id\" aria-controls=\"sect69ea3eefad625\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Loans and bursaries &quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Loans and bursaries <\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69ea3eefad625\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69ea3eefad625id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Students with diabetes enrolled in CEGEP or university can apply for loans and bursaries through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/education\/student-financial-assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Student Financial Assistance program <\/strong><\/a>of the Minist\u00e8re de l&#8217;\u00c9ducation et de l&#8217;Enseignement sup\u00e9rieur.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Full-time students receiving loans or bursaries can apply for reimbursement <strong>of their expenses for prescription drugs<\/strong> and chiropractic care prescribed by a physician. The reimbursement will cover the portion unpaid by RAMQ, group insurance or private insurance, with the exception of the first $16 disbursed each month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to request a refund?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the SFA website to download and print <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-contenu.quebec.ca\/cdn-contenu\/enseignement-superieur\/aide-financiere-etudes\/loans-bursaries\/current-year\/1012-declaration-change-2023-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Form 1012 \u2013 Declaration of Change \u2013 Student<\/em><\/strong><\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quebec.ca\/en\/education\/student-financial-assistance\/loans-bursaries-full-time-studies\/assessment\/allowable-expenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Allowable Expenses<em> section<\/em><\/a><em>;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At the end of each school session, complete sections 1, 5 and 8;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download the completed form, attach invoices and a note explaining the amounts for each month.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your files online or print and send by mail.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Based on the parameters of the financial assistance calculator, if the income of the student\u2019s parents or spouse is high and the student is eligible only for student loans, the student may not receive reimbursement of medical expenses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69ea3eefadfb0id\" aria-controls=\"sect69ea3eefadfb0\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) &quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) <\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69ea3eefadfb0\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69ea3eefadfb0id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>The Government of Canada offers those who qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) an opportunity to save through a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP). You can contribute up to age 50 and the government makes a contribution in the form of the Canada Disability Savings Grant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Admissibility<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Have been approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li>Application made before December 31 of the year in which the person with a disability turns 59.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to open an RDSP?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must contact one of the financial institutions that offers the RDSP: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/disability\/savings\/apply.html#_Open_a_plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list here<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not mandatory to have an account with the financial institution to open an RDSP with them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of the RDSP<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Canada Disability Savings Grant (CDSG): <\/strong>A matching grant that is paid until December 31 of the year you turn <strong>49<\/strong>. This means that if you contribute to your plan or your child&#8217;s plan, the government will also contribute to that plan.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much? The maximum grant is $3,500 per year, up to a lifetime maximum of $70,000.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to get it? The grant is paid based on amount of money put into the RDSP and the beneficiary&#8217;s family income.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Canada Disability Savings Bond (CDSB): <\/strong>This is an amount that the government pays into the RDSPs of low- and moderate-income individuals. You do not have to contribute to your plan to receive the Bond.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much? The maximum amount of the bond is $1,000 per year, up to a lifetime maximum of $20,000.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to get it?\u202f You must have a family income between $0 and $50,197\/year.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potentially retroactive: You may receive an additional amount if you are approved for the DTC for some or all of the last 10 years. This amount is called a \u201ccarry-forward.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limitations<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The lifetime contribution limit is $200,000. There is no annual maximum, but it is best to contribute many small amounts over several years to benefit from the government grants and bonds (see graphic example at the end).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributions can be made up to age 59.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RDSP contributions are <em>not<\/em> tax deductible.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit the website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/registered-disability-savings-plan-rdsp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Canada Revenue Agency \u2013 RDSP<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/disability\/temporary-calculator.html%22%20\/t%20%22_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Calculation tool on the <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/fr\/services\/prestations\/handicap\/calculatrice-temporaire.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CRA website<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/employment-social-development\/programs\/disability\/savings\/issuers\/videos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RDSP<\/a> information videos&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69ea3eefae2efid\" aria-controls=\"sect69ea3eefae2ef\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Claiming medical expenses &quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Claiming medical expenses <\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69ea3eefae2ef\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69ea3eefae2efid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Eligible medical expenses can be claimed on your annual income tax return.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more provincial information, consult the website of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenuquebec.ca\/en\/online-services\/forms-and-publications\/current-details\/in-130-v\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Revenu Qu\u00e9bec \u2013 Medical Expenses<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more federal information, consult the website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/topics\/about-your-tax-return\/tax-return\/completing-a-tax-return\/deductions-credits-expenses\/lines-33099-33199-eligible-medical-expenses-you-claim-on-your-tax-return.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>CRA \u2013 Eligible medical expenses you can claim on your tax return<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion69ea3eefae588id\" aria-controls=\"sect69ea3eefae588\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;Social assistance \u2013 diabetes supplement &quot;.\">\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\">Social assistance \u2013 diabetes supplement <\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"icon icon-arrow-down\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect69ea3eefae588\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion69ea3eefae588id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>People with diabetes who are on social assistance have the right to a supplementary amount of $20 per month and free prescriptions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, consult the website (in French only) of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtess.gouv.qc.ca\/regles-normatives\/b-aides-financieres\/05-prestations-speciales\/05.01.03.88.3.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Minist\u00e8re du Travail, de l\u2019Emploi et de la Solidarit\u00e9 sociale<\/strong><\/a>\u202for call them at 1-877-767-8773.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section 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