Medicare VS Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid are two government-run health programs that provide health insurance benefits to a significant number
April 11, 2021
Medicare Vision Plans
Original Medicare usually does not cover vision-related services unless it is for certain circumstances, such as surgery. However, some Medicare Advantage Plans will cover other vision-related services or items.
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What does Original Medicare cover?
Original Medicare will more than likely not cover routine vision exams but will provide coverage under certain circumstances. For example, Original Medicare will pay if:
- Your vision condition is considered a medical emergency or traumatic injury, and you are admitted into the hospital.
- You need cataract surgery, or had cataract surgery and need vision correction, such as glasses or contact lenses.
- You are at high risk or have a family history of glaucoma. In this case, Medicare Part B will cover a yearly glaucoma screening.
- You need a vision exam to check for diabetic retinopathy.
- You have eye prosthesis due to a birth defect, trauma, or surgical removal.
- You need ocular photodynamic therapy.
