Medicare: New Vision Benefits for Eye Exams and Eyeglasses from 2024
This bill expands Medicare to cover routine eye examinations, contact lens fittings, and the purchase of eyeglasses and contact lenses. This means Medicare beneficiaries will have easier access to basic eye care and assistance with essential vision aids, potentially reducing their out-of-pocket expenses.
Key points
Starting January 1, 2024, Medicare Part B will cover routine eye examinations and contact lens fitting services.
Medicare will cover one pair of eyeglasses or a one-year supply of contact lenses annually, with a price limit of $100 for frames or lenses in 2024, subject to increase in subsequent years.
Coverage includes one routine eye examination and one contact lens fitting service per year.
The bill mandates a review and potential coverage for low vision aids for individuals with visual impairments.
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