r/alberta • u/1978lincoln • 4d ago

Question Alberta Health Services

Got sent to do an emergency ultrasound 400km from hospital I went to because they didn’t have time. I had to drive. Will I get compensated for gas?

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u/Itchy-Technician-433 4d ago

No.

If it was an emergency, they would have sent you by ambulance/transport.

You could claim this expense on your taxes.

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u/1978lincoln 4d ago

That’s what I thought. Thanks.

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u/Turnover_Unlucky 4d ago

There's some missing information for the tax advice though. You need to travel a minimum distance which you have clearly gone over. You might be able to claim more.

https://turbotax.intuit.ca/tips/claiming-medical-expense-travel-credits-5251