Prevent Blindness Launches Online Patient Resource on Insurance Benefits for Eye Care

With open enrollment in Medicare and the Affordable Care Act Marketplace underway, Prevent Blindness has launched a new online educational resource to help individuals and families better understand their vision and eye care benefits. According to Prevent Blindness, the new guide, “Understanding Insurance Benefits for Eye Care,” breaks down the often-confusing landscape of insurance terms, coverage types, and benefits related to eye exams, glasses and contact lenses, medical eye care, and surgery. The resource also reportedly offers links to additional information on vision care financial assistance programs, opportunities to engage in eye care advocacy, and a platform for sharing personal vision stories.

The resource may be found at https://preventblindness.org/understanding-eye-care-benefits.