Expenses that do not qualify
s The cost of sight testing and the provision and maintenance of spectacles and contact lenses.
s Routine dental treatment which is defined as ‘the extraction, scaling and filling of teeth and the provision and repair of artificial teeth and dentures’. s Cosmetic surgery unless the surgery or procedure is necessary as a result of a physical deformity
If you have a private medical insurance policy check its benefits, you might be able to claim e.g. some LAYA policies refund 50% up to max of €150.
Sorry to resurrect an old thread - this page mentions that you can get the €42 contribution for spectacles and certainly that's the case when you order in Ireland. Does anyone know if it's possible to claim this expense if I order prescription glasses on the internet, rather than in-store in Ireland. Thanks
Sorry to resurrect an old thread - this page mentions that you can get the €42 contribution for spectacles and certainly that's the case when you order in Ireland. Does anyone know if it's possible to claim this expense if I order prescription glasses on the internet, rather than in-store in Ireland. Thanks
The Treatment Benefit Scheme entitles you to a free eyesight test once every second calendar year. But, sight tests for visual display units like computer screens, driving licences and so on are not covered.
Once every second calendar year, you can get a payment towards one pair of:
reading and distance spectacles
bifocal or varifocals
contact lenses (including disposables)
Basic frames are free. If you choose more expensive frames, the department will pay €42 towards the overall cost and you pay the balance. Only opticians, optometrists or ophthalmologists who have a contract with the department can provide the treatment. Please check with your treatment provider.”