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Insurance Fail Rant (self.Blind)
submitted 5.3001063528806585y ago by Cat-Mama11
My insurance just informed me that they will no longer pay for me to get new glasses. This is because my glasses, eye exam, and everything else eye related costs $600 dollars or more. Why in the hell would insurance cease paying for glasses when it would cost them more money if I didn't have them. I would no longer be able to work and therefore I'd probably go on disability or something similar. It costs the government more to give me disability than to pay for glasses once a year. What the hell Medicaid. Did you not think this through?
RockPaperAwesome 3 points 5y ago
Did you just hit age 21? This is common. There are some other programs through Medicaid that do cover glasses after age 21 but you have to apply for those. Also check out Lions club or Lighthouse.
Cat-Mama11 [OP] 3 points 5y ago
I am 18.
tymme 1 points 5y ago
I guess it varies from state to state but Medicaid typically does cover once-yearly purchase of some (basic) frames and lenses, though it doesn't always cover extra options (like the UV coating). Is there a deductible you haven't reached yet?
Two other suggestions-
1) Let the eyeglass place know you're not being approved. While the lenses are all done by one company and there's not much wiggle room, frames are dirt cheap and a majority is markup that can be removed/cut.
2) Dept. of Vocational Rehabilittation offices can give grants for equipment and other necessities for working- this includes eyeglasses.
Two other suggestions-
1) Let the eyeglass place know you're not being approved. While the lenses are all done by one company and there's not much wiggle room, frames are dirt cheap and a majority is markup that can be removed/cut.
2) Dept. of Vocational Rehabilittation offices can give grants for equipment and other necessities for working- this includes eyeglasses.
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