SENIOR EYEGLASS PROGRAM

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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)

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…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

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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