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PRSI Claim on glasses

  • 19-08-2016 11:00am
    #1
    kassie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 364 ✭✭


    Can a person claim on frames/lenses on top of the eye test?

    Taken from the Citizens Information webpage

    "Optical Benefit
    The Treatment Benefit Scheme entitles you to a free eyesight test. However, sight tests for VDUs, driving licences, etc., are not covered under the scheme. The examination is provided by opticians/optometrists who have a contract with the Department of Social Protection.

    If you need contact lenses on medical grounds, the Department will pay half the cost up to a maximum of €500 provided you have a doctor's recommendation. This applies to a small number of eye conditions that make wearing glasses impossible. Disposable lenses are not covered under the scheme. Contact lenses are not available on purely optical or cosmetic grounds."

    i take from this that a person is only entitled to claim a free eye test.

    And does the claim have to be preapproved before attending for the eye test

    any advice greatly appreciated.


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  • #2
    NUTLEY BOY
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,345 ✭✭✭NUTLEY BOY


    kassie wrote: »
    Can a person claim on frames/lenses on top of the eye test?

    Taken from the Citizens Information webpage

    "Optical Benefit
    The Treatment Benefit Scheme entitles you to a free eyesight test. However, sight tests for VDUs, driving licences, etc., are not covered under the scheme. The examination is provided by opticians/optometrists who have a contract with the Department of Social Protection.

    If you need contact lenses on medical grounds, the Department will pay half the cost up to a maximum of €500 provided you have a doctor's recommendation. This applies to a small number of eye conditions that make wearing glasses impossible. Disposable lenses are not covered under the scheme. Contact lenses are not available on purely optical or cosmetic grounds."

    i take from this that a person is only entitled to claim a free eye test.

    And does the claim have to be preapproved before attending for the eye test

    any advice greatly appreciated.

    Probably best to have a word with your optician as they know the "practical" side of how the system works.

    My optician used charge me for the test and submit the form for approval. When confirmation of entitlement to claim was received she refunded the fee. The rules are so convoluted these days I would talk to the optician first.


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