Spectacle lenses reimbursed by the SCA
Spectacle lenses can be reimbursed for both children and adults if the ophthalmologist determines that the visual acuity of the better-seeing eye with full correction does not exceed 0.5 visual acuity units.
New! From 01.04.2024 , most of the cost of spectacle lenses, i.e. even 70%, is reimbursed for all children up to 7 years of age, regardless of visual acuity.
Compensation for all children under 7 years
| Strength of correction | Amount of compensation | Periodicity |
|---|---|---|
| Sphere less than or equal to +/- 6.0 D. and/or cyl. less than or equal to 2.0 | 66,5 € (70% of the reimbursement amount) | No more than once a year. |
| Sphere less than or equal to +/- 6.0 D. and/or cyl. less than or equal to 2.0 | 103,6 € (70% of the reimbursement amount) | No more than once a year. |
Remark. For children up to 7 years of age whose corrected visual acuity of the better-seeing eye does not exceed 0.5 visual acuity – 100% of the basic cost of spectacle lenses.
Compensation for adults and children under 18
| Strength of correction | Amount of compensation | Periodicity |
|---|---|---|
| Sphere less than or equal to +/- 6.0 D. and/or cyl. less than or equal to 2.0 | 95 € | Adults – at least once every two years Children under 18 years – at least once a year. |
| Sphere above +/- 6.0 D. and/or cyl. above 2.0 | 148 € |
To purchase reimbursable spectacle lenses, you must provide:
- proof of identity of the child and parent/guardian;
- a medical discharge/referral letter (form E027 or 027/a) from an ophthalmologist with the disease code – Z46.0. The medical certificate/referral is valid for 180 days. We invite you to visit your nearest Optikos pasaulio ophthalmic centre and we will help you to choose the most suitable spectacle lenses for you. medical certificate / referral (form E027 or 027/a) with disease code – Z46.0 issued by an ophthalmologist
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Hearing aids reimbursed by the SCA
All people covered by compulsory health insurance (CHI) are entitled to a reimbursable hearing aid. Hearing aids can be fully or partially reimbursed.
New! As of 1 July 2022, adults covered by Compulsory Health Insurance who have been diagnosed with a hearing loss are entitled to 2 hearing aids FREE of charge if prescribed by an ENT doctor at a level III medical institution. Those who have completed the paperwork for one hearing aid before 1 July are also entitled to apply for a second hearing aid.
The age of the hearing impaired person also varies according to the length of time the compensation is available:
| Age group | Compensation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Children under 7 years | hearing aids for both ears | once every 3 years |
| Children aged 7 to 18 years Students up to 24 years | hearing aids for both ears | once every 5 years |
| Adults | hearing aids for both ears | once every 5 years |
To buy a hearing aid, you need:
- come to the nearest Optikos pasaulio Vision and Hearing Centre and bring the documents prescribed by the ENT doctor: hearing audiogram and form 027/a.
Questions?
Register for a free consultation at your nearest Optikos pasaulio vision and hearing centre.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy spectacle lenses reimbursed by the SCA for children up to the age of 7 years at the Optikos pasaulio Sight and Hearing Centre?
This is how you can use the SACC compensation for eyeglass lenses at Optikos pasaulio vision and hearing centres, not only for children up to the age of 7, but also for adults.
How often can I benefit from the reimbursement for spectacle lenses provided by the Health Insurance Fund?
Compensated spectacle lenses can be purchased no more than once a year.
What documents are needed to benefit from the compensation provided by the SCC for the purchase of spectacle lenses?
To purchase reimbursable spectacle lenses in the Optikos pasaulio showroom, you need to provide:
– a proof of identity for the child and one of the parents/guardians;
– a medical discharge/referral letter (form E027 or 027/a) from an ophthalmologist with the disease code – Z46.0
