OPPA Health Care Spending Account Explained

Laura Ferron, the OPP Association's Senior Advisor, Pension and Benefits joins the 10-5 Podcast to educate on how the OPPA Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) works.

 As of April 1, 2026 the HCSA is available in addition to the base Canada Life benefits coverage for active uniform and civilian members.

 Topics discussed are:

• HCSA eligibility
• Eligible spouse, dependents & expenses
• HCSA allocation & carry forward rules
• Claim submission process
• Coordination of benefits
• Claim submission deadlines

Listen on the OPPA public and members only website, on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify Podcast and all major podcasting platforms.

Link to CRA eligible expenses

Link to further information on the OPPA HCSA

Link to OPPA website benefits information 

(Note: for the information on the OPPA website, you require a member login. If you are a member and need a login email oppa@oppa.ca.) 

The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for over 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario.