Claim medical expenses from the company?

[Boviesam]

Hi guys,

My question is a little off the immigration topic. So basically, I had my medicals done today and suddenly I realized that the benefits from my company cover costs related to medical treatments such as x-ray, blood and urine tests etc.

So I was wondering if I could go ahead and claim these expenses. I hope it wouldn't affect my PR application?

P.S - These costs will be reimbursed to me by a group insurance company that deals with my company.

Please advise guys.

 

[scylla]

Most likely you cannot claim them. Typically only exams that are required for medical reasons (i.e. medical treatment) are covered. Exams that are required for other non-treatment reasons (like medicals for immigration) are not covered and must be paid for out of pocket.

 

[Boviesam]

Most likely you cannot claim them. Typically only exams that are required for medical reasons (i.e. medical treatment) are covered. Exams that are required for other non-treatment reasons (like medicals for immigration) are not covered and must be paid for out of pocket.

hmm. Agree with your point.

Just wanted to confirm and make sure that I am not doing it illegally. Thanks scylla

 

[scylla]

Call the insurer and be honest about the purpose of the x-ray and tests (and ask if they are covered). As long as you're 100% honest about their purpose, you're not doing anything illegal by asking if they are covered.

 

[Saskatchewan_Regina]

It is possible. I claimed the expense with no problem even it is clearly stated for immigration purpose.

 

[Boviesam]

It is possible. I claimed the expense with no problem even it is clearly stated for immigration purpose.

I hope getting refunded doesn't affect application in a negative way.