Vision Insurance Coverage For Prescription Contact Lenses: Guide Released

The online vision insurance company Linneo has published a new guide explaining the details of vision insurance coverage for prescription and elective contact lenses.

Mequon, United States - December 5, 2023 /PressCable/ —

The newly published guide breaks down common contact lens insurance topics into easily understandable sections, explaining what to expect from vision insurance coverage from initial contact lens examination through the purchasing of annual supply packs. Linneo’s eye care specialists say they have taken the time to write this guide because contact lens coverage tends to be one of the more confusing aspects of any vision insurance plan.

More details can be found at https://mylinneo.com/does-insurance-cover-contacts

The recently authored publication pays particular attention to the difference between medically necessary and elective contact lenses with regards to insurance coverage. The writers explain that certain patients require contacts because standard eyeglasses simply cannot correct their vision, while for others contact lenses are not a necessity. The more a patient needs contact lenses, the more likely it is that they will receive robust insurance benefits.

The company’s specialists stress that paying for contact lenses out-of-pocket can be very costly, as a yearly allotment of daily disposables typically costs between $500 and $700 while monthly disposables tend to be priced in the $200 to $300 range. With vision insurance plans, like those provided by Linneo, individuals can limit these often exorbitant costs.

"Many individuals alternate between wearing prescription eyeglasses and prescription contact lenses on the same day," says Linneo. "As the need for both is so common, it's important to note that typical vision insurance plans only cover one or the other during a single benefit period." That being said, policies differ; in some cases, an insurer will provide coverage for both contact and glass lenses.

In addition to its contact lens coverage explainer, Linneo has published guides on a number of other topics, such as how general vision insurance works, whether or not Medicare covers vision needs and the ways in which eye care insurance plans can be utilized for children.

About Linneo

Linneo is the first vision insurance plan provider that exclusively focuses on online retailers, allowing it to offer competitive premiums. The company provides allowance-based plan designs that are specifically to be convenient, flexible, and portable.

Linneo CEO Craig Kasten served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the publicly traded regional health plan CareNetwork, Inc. before the company was acquired by the Fortune 500 health insurance company Humana.

For more information, visit https://mylinneo.com/how-does-vision-insurance-work

Contact Info:
Name: Daniel Lebish
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Organization: Linneo
Address: 10201 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53092, United States
Website: https://mylinneo.com/

Source: PressCable

Release ID: 89115401

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