Getting your eyes checked while on ODSP is a straightforward process, but it requires a few specific steps to ensure the billing is handled correctly.
Covered for one routine eye exam every 24 months.
| Feature | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | | Valid ODSP health benefit card + valid Ontario health card (OHIP card) | | Frequency | Once every 24 months (2 years) | | What is Covered | Complete routine eye exam (refraction, assessment of eye health) | | Provider | Any optometrist or ophthalmologist who accepts ODSP direct billing | | How to Access | Show both your OHIP card and ODSP benefit card at the appointment | odsp eye exam
ODSP coverage extends beyond just the exam. If your optometrist determines that you need prescription eyeglasses, the Vision Care benefit can help cover the costs of: New lenses and frames. Repairs to existing glasses. Replacement of lost or broken eyewear.
To help you get the most out of your vision benefits, please let me know: Getting your eyes checked while on ODSP is
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Under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), eligible recipients receive coverage for one major eye exam every 24 months (2 years) for individuals aged 20–64. Seniors (65+) and children (19 and under) are covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) on a different schedule. Medically necessary follow-ups are covered separately.
In Ontario, the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) provides essential vision care benefits, ensuring you and your family can access eye exams even if they aren't covered by the general provincial health plan.