TO:  All Medicaid Eye Care Providers

Due to budget constraints, the Alabama Medicaid Agency will implement changes to the Eye Care Program benefit limits which will be effective March 1, 2013:

·         Limit adults age 21 years and older to one routine eye exam every three years (now once every two years)

·         Limit adults age 21 years and older to one pair of eyeglasses every three years (now one pair every two years)

The changes will only be for services provided to adults. There will be no changes for children. 

This information is also available on the Agency’s website at www.medicaid.alabama.gov under Programs/Medical Services/Ancillary Services/Eye Care Services.

Questions about these changes should be directed to Jacquelyn King, Jacquelyn.king@medicaid.alabama.gov, or by telephone at (334) 353-5407.