SENIOR EYEGLASS PROGRAM
The Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Senior Eyeglass Program provides limited financial assistance to residents 65+ toward the purchase of eyeglasses. One pair every 3 year period (or more often if there is a change in vision)
…benefits are based on a fixed fee schedule
…total allowable amount, based on schedule, is subject to $50 deductible. Once applied Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors will reimburse 80% of the remainder allowable
…$50 deductible applies once a year (April 1 – March 31) per family. If additional glasses are required within the 12 month period, you do not pay the deductible again.
…claim forms are available from optometrists and opticians
For more information, contact:
Senior Eyeglass Program
300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3M9
Phone: 204-786-7365
Toll Free: 1-800-297-8099 ext 7365
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/eyeglasses.html