$204.20/month
The income-tested Canada Disability Benefit provides up to $204.20/month for July 2026 to June 2027
Make sure each receipt shows the practitioner’s licence number and your child’s name.
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Medical Expense Tax Deductions for Autism Medical Expense Tax The METC (Medical Expense Tax Credit -- a federal tax break) lets you claim eligible costs to lower your tax bill. Ontario families with autistic children may be able to claim the Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC) for eligible expenses, the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) for eligible dependants, and the Child Disability Benefit. the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) The Disability Tax Credit is a different claim, for the disability itself. The CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) checks medical expense claims often. Make sure each receipt shows the practitioner’s licence number and your child’s name. Medical Expense Tax The Medical Expense Tax Credit (METC) is a non-refundable federal tax credit. Read the guide www.endthewaitontario.com/financial/tax-deductions
Download English captions (WebVTT)Make sure each receipt shows the practitioner’s licence number and your child’s name. A short explainer with music and captions. 56 seconds.
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$204.20/month
The income-tested Canada Disability Benefit provides up to $204.20/month for July 2026 to June 2027
91,974
children are registered in the Ontario Autism Program
1 in 50
According to the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth, about 1 in 50 children and youth aged 1 to 17 in Canada had an autism diagnosis
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