Can I claim private health insurance premium as medical?

[Helen]

Can I claim private health insurance premium as medical?

It started as group plan by employer, then I continued to pay by myself. It is eligible for claim?

Thanks

[Papet]

Good day Helen,

You can claim the insurance premium you paid yourself as medical expense, federal (and Quebec if applicable).

Verify your T4 slip (and RL-1 if applicable).
There might be a Box 85 (RL-1, Box 235) with the premium you paid.
If yes, enter the amount in your T4 (or T4/RL-1) page.
 - Box 85 is located at the bottom of the page
 - UFile will then use the amount as Medical expense

If no, enter the amount in the Medical expenses page.

[Helen]

Thank you kindly for your reply.

Box 85 is empty as my employment status changed.

Your reply was helpful.