Vision Coverage With Anthem Medicare Plans
Anthem offers dental and vision coverage packages to complement certain Medicare plans. Vision coverage is not offered as a standalone plan—it is only offered as part of a combined dental/vision package.
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you may already have vision care that includes eye exams and eyewear. Many of these plans also have dental and hearing coverage too.
The majority of Medicare Supplement plans do not include vision care except when the service is covered by Medicare. If you have a Medicare Supplement plan, Part D plan, or both, you can purchase an Anthem Extras package to cover eye care, including eye wear. For example, Part B will partially cover your eye exams if you’re at higher risk for eye complications such as glaucoma or macular degeneration. Medicare can also cover medically necessary surgery, such as cataract removal.
If you only have Original Medicare‡, it doesn’t cover vision exams or eye care, except in certain circumstances.
Learn more about Original Medicare‡ and vision coverage.
Anthem Extras Vision Coverage
With an Anthem Extras package, you can choose dental and vision coverage or dental coverage only. These convenient packages complement a Medicare Supplement, Part D, or Original Medicare‡ plan. Our packages offer varying levels of coverage, so you can choose the one that best fits your needs and budget.
To find an Anthem Extras plan, enter your ZIP code to see plans available in your area. If available, each plan will have an option to add dental and vision packages.
Vision coverage is not offered as a standalone plan—it is only offered as part of a combined dental/vision package. The amounts shown reflect vision coverage when combined with a Standard, Premium or Premium Plus dental plan.
Please call us to explore your options or purchase a plan.
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Note: These amounts apply to in-network providers only.
*In Virginia only, these plan names are Senior Standard, Senior Premium and Senior Premium Plus.
Check If Your Eye Doctor Is In The Plan
You will have lower costs if you use eye doctors in your plan. We have a large network of providers, and you can easily check if your current eye doctor is in the plan.
Eye Care With Medicare Advantage
The majority of our Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans include benefits for prescription drugs, dental, vision, and hearing. What your plan covers will vary depending on where you live, but typically includes:
Routine eye exams
A yearly allowance for eyewear
Some Medicare Advantage plans also have optional supplemental benefits, that will boost your dental and vision coverage for an additional premium. You can add these benefits up to 90 days after your plan starts.
Enrolling In An Eye Care Package
If you’re not yet enrolled in a Medicare plan
If a vision care package is available with the Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan, you can add it to your application.
If you’re already enrolled
If you’re currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan, please call us. We can help you add dental and vision benefits to your existing plan.
Call: 855-949-3319, 7 days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
‡Original Medicare: Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance).
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a Medicare Advantage plan with a Medicare contract. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a D-SNP plan with a Medicare contract and a contract with the state Medicaid program. Enrollment in Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield depends on contract renewal.
For Medicare Supplement only: Not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.