Does Medigap Cover Eyeglasses?

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   November 10, 2014

   Jason Goldenzweig

   Medigap plans do not provide coverage for routine eye exams and eye glasses. In short, you will need to secure coverage under a separate vision insurance plan to to cover routine services.

   Medicare Part B can provide coverage for some preventive and diagnostic eye exams for people at high-risk of certain conditions (e.g. diagnosing retinopathy in diabetics or mascular degeneration for age-related conditions). In combination with a Medigap plan, these exams can be covered at 100% (Medicare Part B – 80%, Medigap – the remaining 20%). You can check out the medicare.gov website for more specific information regarding condition/risk requirements for Medicare to pay benefits.

   I hope the information is helpful – please feel free to contact me for help with your Medigap plan needs, including quotes and plan comparisons, and if you have any other questions. Thanks very much.