Are medical and dental costs considered Section 7 expenses?

Medical and dental expenses not covered by insurance qualify as Section 7 expenses under Canadian family law Section 7 expenses include necessary healthcare costs that extend beyond basic child support and aren't covered by insurance plans. These extraordinary expenses must be reasonable and necessary for the child's well-being. Common eligible healthcare expenses include: Medical treatments prescribed by healthcare professionals Dental procedures including routine care and orthodontics Prescription medications and medical supplies Mental health services and counselling Medical equipment and mobility aids when required Vision care including glasses and eye examinations Parents typically share these costs proportionally based on their respective incomes, after accounting for any insurance coverage or healthcare benefits.

Section 7 Expenses: Uninsured Medical & Dental Costs Canada

Medical and dental expenses not covered by insurance qualify as Section 7 expenses under Canadian family law

Section 7 expenses include necessary healthcare costs that extend beyond basic child support and aren’t covered by insurance plans. These extraordinary expenses must be reasonable and necessary for the child’s well-being.

Common eligible healthcare expenses include:

Medical treatments prescribed by healthcare professionals
Dental procedures including routine care and orthodontics
Prescription medications and medical supplies
Mental health services and counselling
Medical equipment and mobility aids when required
Vision care including glasses and eye examinations

Parents typically share these costs proportionally based on their respective incomes, after accounting for any insurance coverage or healthcare benefits.