A Health Spending Account covers health expenses. Those are purchases deemed medically necessary by the CRA, and includes things like ambulance rides, hearing aids, attendant care, bathroom aids.
It’s important to check the CRA list and understand which healthcare expense requires a prescription by a doctor.
Examples of eligible expenses for a Wellness Spending Account include anything that is considered a health or wellness-related item. Things like memberships to fitness clubs, sports equipment, relationship counselling, gym membership or a new pair of running shoes.
HSA’s are non-taxable benefits where WSA’s are fully taxable by the government.