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.