Optical Coverage

Provides optical coverage to adults receiving income or disability assistance. Coverage includes routine eye exams every two years, new eyeglasses, and repairs to lenses or frames.

Routine eye exam coverage is also provided to seniors aged 65 and over, and children aged 18 and under.

Agency

Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

Optical Coverage - Virtual

Toll Free Line: 1-866-866-0800

Eligibility

Open

Eye exams for adults aged 19 - 64 are not covered by MSP unless medically required.

Main Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content?id=8AE560CD8F9B42708A32F8494DC1AA6E

Service delivery

Virtual

Other programs provided by Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction

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