In our previous post on Bathing Safety for Alzheimer’s patients, we highlighted that if granted, the T2201 Disability Tax Credit Certificate could be but toward a safety bath tub purchase. This includes a range of disabilities not associated to Alzheimer’s disease.
We also gave an overview on the Home Applications for Senior Independence (HASI) program which allows seniors that meet the given criteria a forgivable loan to put toward applications to help them around their homes - including bathroom aids.
Similarly, bathroom aids are considered eligible medical expenses. If you are caring for a parent for instance, you can claim the eligible medical expenses you paid on behalf of a dependent parent, up to a maximum of $10,000 per dependent.
Renovation costs you incur to accommodate your parents will qualify as an eligible medical expense and can likely give you tax savings under the medical expense tax credit.
If you are a Veteran, you may be eligible for the Canadian Veterans Independence Program which can assist you with home adaptations that also include bathroom aids and modifications in kitchens and doorways.
To qualify you must meet ONE of the following criteria:
• You have qualified for a disability benefit
• You have qualified for the War Veterans Allowance
• You are in receipt of Prisoner of War Compensation
• You are eligible for but cannot access a Contract Bed or Priority Access Bed
• You have been the primary caregiver for an eligible veteran or civilian OR
• You are a low-cine or disabled survivor of an eligible Veteran of civilian
A simple call to your personal health insurance provider can help you assess whether you qualify for any of these tax credits or allowances toward home adaptions including bathroom aids.
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