Life-Sustaining Therapy
What does Life-Sustaining Therapy mean?
Life-sustaining therapy is a Disability Tax Credit category that applies to certain therapeutic activities a person needs to support a vital function of the body. To qualify under this category, the therapy generally needs to be administered a minimum number of times per week and take a certain amount of time, as set out by the program. This category is most commonly associated with conditions like diabetes or kidney disease, but it is worth exploring with a qualified practitioner whether it applies to your child's situation.
Why this term matters
While this category is less commonly used for autism, understanding it helps Canadian families have informed conversations with their child's medical team about all the possible ways a DTC application could reflect their child's needs.
Canadian context
The specific time and frequency requirements for life-sustaining therapy are set by the Canada Revenue Agency and may be worth reviewing on the CRA website or with a qualified practitioner; eligibility is determined by the CRA based on the completed application.
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