10/14/2026
👀 Look before you leap into a Medicare plan—your eye-care coverage matters!
Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15–December 7, 2026! Changes take effect January 1, 2027.
Comparing plans? Here’s what Appalachian Vision currently accepts:
✅ Original Medicare — Medical only
✅ UHC / AARP / Medicare Advantage Complete Care — Medical only
✅ UHC Dual Complete / March Vision — Medical & vision
✅ Sentara Medicare — Medical only
✅ Aetna Medicare — Medical only
✅ Anthem BCBS / HealthKeepers Medicare — Medical only
✅ Humana Medicare — Medical only
✅ UMWA Medicare — Medical & vision
👁️ What does “medical only” mean?
If we don’t participate with your vision plan, a routine exam without a medical diagnosis, refraction, and materials are out of pocket.
If your exam involves a qualifying medical diagnosis, we can bill covered medical eye-care services to an accepted medical plan—even if we don’t take your vision plan. Copays, deductibles, or coinsurance may apply. Refraction and materials are out of pocket unless your specific benefits cover them.
💲 Self-pay pricing:
Routine exams start at $120 and may increase based on findings.
Refraction—the test for your glasses prescription—is an additional $40 when not covered.
Materials are priced based on your selections.
👓 Year-round budget-line frame & lens specials:
Single vision: $100
Bifocal: $150
Trifocal: $200
Plus, watch for sales year-round!
📞 Contact Appalachian Vision to verify your specific plan and benefits before choosing coverage. Some UHC plans may cover refraction if you have a medical diagnosis.
