OHIP

OHIP Coverage

As of September 1st 2023, changes were made to the eye care coverage by the Ontario government:

Children (aged 0 to 19 years)
• Covered for a full eye exam once every 12 months

Adults (aged 20 - 64 years)
• No OHIP coverage except for (i) few medical exceptions and (ii) government funded programs

Seniors (aged 65 years and older)
• Covered for a full eye exam once every 18 months. Covered for a full exam once every 12 months if have some medical exceptions.

Medical Exceptions
• People with diabetes, glaucoma, macular degeneration and significant cataracts will be covered for a full eye exam every 12 months.

Government Funded Programs
• (1) Native aboriginal people holding a band card and (2) individuals in receipt of Ontario Disability Program, Ontario Works Program or Family Benefits Program are covered for a full eye exam once every 24 months

Eye examination fee is charged for patients or services not covered by OHIP.
Patient may be covered by their own insurance plan. For more information please contact your benefits provider. Please find below a few of the providers:

Great West Life
Phone: 1-800-461-6090 or 1-800-665-2648

ManuLife and Maritime Life
1-800-268-6195

Sun Life
1-800-361-6212 or 1-800-361-2128  X2693

Clarica
1-888-864-5463

Green Shield
1-888-711-1119

Blue Cross
1-800-234-8881 or  (416) 626-1688

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Port Hope

Monday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am-1:00 pm

Closed in July and August

Sunday:

Closed

Cobourg

Monday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday:

8:30 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am-1:00 pm

Closed in July and August

Sunday:

Closed

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