Focus on the Optometry Benefit for Ingwe Option members 2024

Optometry Benefit for Ingwe Option members

On the Ingwe Option, you have the following benefits for optometry:

  •  One eye examination (eye test) per beneficiary every two years. 
  • One pair of spectacles (frame plus lenses) per beneficiary every two years.
  •  You can choose a frame from a specific range of frames. If you choose a frame that is not part of the range, you will need to pay for any difference in the price.
  •  Lenses are standard-quality white CR39 lenses, single vision or bi-focal (where appropriate).

Qualifying criteria

We will pay the benefits for spectacles and lenses if: 

  • You use an Ingwe Primary Care Network Optometrist; and 
  •  Your refraction measurement is more than 0.5.

Not covered

  • Sunglasses, tinted lenses, hard coating and contact lenses are not covered.
  •  Upgrades or services outside the list of benefits will be for your own pocket.