Do Seniors Pay For Eye Exams in Alberta in 2025?
10-05-2025
Possible Out-Of-Pocket Fees For Senior Eye Care
Some Senior Eye Care Services Delisted
The Government of Alberta delisted and/or reduced coverage for some senior eye care services. Accordingly, in some services may require a copay. Patients are encouraged to check with their optometrist prior to any appointment to determine if there are any additional costs.Alberta Health Changes to Eye Care Coverage
Senior Partial Exams Delisted
Alberta Health made the following changes to eye care coverage February 1, 2025:- Delisting of partial eye exams for children and seniors;
- Frequency of retinal imaging and photography reduced by 50 per cent;
- Basic eye services and medically necessary care cannot be billed on the same day;
- Retinal imaging and retinal photography can only be claimed up to two times per patient per benefit year; and
- Fees for Computer Assisted Visual Fields components will be reduced.
Coverage For Annual Exams Remains Available
Senior Comprehensive Eye Exam Coverage
However, while partial eye exams for children and seniors have been delisted, children under 19 years of age (0-18) and seniors over 65 years of age are still eligible for one annual eye exam partially covered by Alberta Health.*Note: Optometrists can charge for insured services that the optometrist deems exceeds the AHCIP benefit and Albertans are responsible for additional costs incurred at the time of treatment. Practitioners are required to discuss fees with their patients before providing the service.
No-Charge Annual Senior Eye Exams
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