Disease/Disability Information (Visual Impairments)
Provider: EYE CARE AMERICA - SENIORS EYECARE PROGRAM
The program provides ophthalmology services for older adults, age 65 and older or for people at increased risk for glaucoma. Service is provided online through the agency's website. Services include disease/disability information on common vision impairments, and a nationwide physician referral for those eligible. An online questionnaire pre-screens applicants for eligibility and refers them to participating volunteer ophthalmologists who provide the services. There are no geographic restrictions.
To be eligible for the Seniors Eyecare Project, an individual must be at least 65 years of age, be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, has no vision coverage through an HMO or the VA; and has not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years.
Individuals are referred to an ophthalmologist (an Eye MD) for service from whom they receive a comprehensive eye examination and care for anything diagnosed at the initial exam for up to one year at no out-of-pocket cost for the physician's services. The program does not include eyeglasses, prescription drugs, hospital services or the fees of other medical professionals.
To be eligible to receive a free glaucoma exam, an individual must be determined to be at an increased risk for glaucoma based on age, race, and family history of glaucoma and cannot have had an eye exam within 12 or more months and be uninsured.
To be eligible for the Seniors Eyecare Project, an individual must be at least 65 years of age, be a U.S. citizen or legal resident, has no vision coverage through an HMO or the VA; and has not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years.
Individuals are referred to an ophthalmologist (an Eye MD) for service from whom they receive a comprehensive eye examination and care for anything diagnosed at the initial exam for up to one year at no out-of-pocket cost for the physician's services. The program does not include eyeglasses, prescription drugs, hospital services or the fees of other medical professionals.
To be eligible to receive a free glaucoma exam, an individual must be determined to be at an increased risk for glaucoma based on age, race, and family history of glaucoma and cannot have had an eye exam within 12 or more months and be uninsured.
Resource Description
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Application Procedure
To apply for service visit the agency's website and answer a few questions to determine eligibility. Within two weeks, the individual receives a letter which provides the name of the ophthalmologist to call and details about the guidelines of the program. To apply visit, https://www.aao.org/eyecare-america
Fees
There is no fee for the referral or for the participating ophthalmologist's services. Uninsured are seen at no cost. All services directly provided by the ophthalmologist are billed to Medicare, Medi-Cal and other insurance the person has and accepted as payment in full. Any part of the direct service fee that is not covered by insurance is absorbed by the ophthalmologist; however, certain restrictions apply. For example, eye glasses, corrective lenses and prescription drugs are not covered. If surgery is required, the ophthalmologist's surgical services are free; however, facility fees or anesthesiologist's fees are not covered and must be paid by the insurance or by the patient.
Application procedure
Apply Online Service hours
Online services are available Monday through Sunday, 24 hours per day.
Monday : 24 hours
Tuesday : 24 hours
Wednesday : 24 hours
Thursday : 24 hours
Friday : 24 hours
Saturday : 24 hours
Sunday : 24 hours
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