
DTC for Type 1 Diabetes & Insulin Therapy
Type 1 Diabetes and insulin-dependent Type 2 Diabetes can qualify for the Disability Tax Credit under the Life-Sustaining Therapy category. CRA requires that the therapy take at least 14 hours per...
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Type 1 Diabetes and insulin-dependent Type 2 Diabetes can qualify for the Disability Tax Credit under the Life-Sustaining Therapy category. CRA requires that the therapy take at least 14 hours per...

Type 1 diabetes qualifies under CRA's life-sustaining therapy category when management requires 14+ hours per week. This guide explains how to document your child's insulin therapy time and maximize retroactive benefits.

If you require therapy essential to sustain your life at least three times per week, totalling 14 or more hours including preparation and recovery, you may qualify for the DTC under the life-sustaining therapy category.

Type 1 diabetes is one of the most clearly qualifying conditions for the DTC under the life-sustaining therapy category. Here's how to ensure your application is approved.