Vision services covered by Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid program) differ between children and adults. Please see the "Who is eligible" section for more information. If you are enrolled in a managed care plan, you may have additional benefits not listed below.
AVAILABLE BENEFIT | BENEFIT LIMITATION | COST |
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Eye Examinations - Adult | Annual | $0 |
Eye Examinations - Child (birth to 18) | No limitation | $0 |
Eye Examinations - Child (19 to 20) | No limitation | $0 |
Eyeglasses - Adult | After eye surgery only, limited to single or multi-focal plastic lenses and one frame | $0 |
Eyeglasses - Child (birth to 20) | Limited to single or multi-focal lenses and one frame | $0 |
Contact Lenses | Only covered when there is a medical reason | $0 |
Ocular Prosthetics | When medically necessary | $0 |
Low Vision Aids - Child (birth to 18) | No limitation | $0 |
Low Vision Aids - Child (19-20) | No limitation | $0 |