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Seniors Eyecare Program
Program ID:ADRC0277AA
Location:
PO Box 429098
San Francisco, CA 94142

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Mailing Address:
SENIORS EYECARE PROGRAM
PO BOX 429098

SAN FRANCISCO ,CA,94142

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
Main Phone :(800) 222-3937 Intake worker
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Fax Number:(415) 561-8567

Web Page:  www.eyecareamerica.org
E-mail to:   none

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Seniors Eyecare Program

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Hours:

    

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Eligibility:

     

Must be over 65 years of age, a US citizen, not currently under the care of an ophthalmologist or have not seen one in the past 3 years, and not have access to an ophthalmologist through a prepaid health care plan or government care facility.

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For those without insurance, there is no cost. Medicare and private insurance is accepted as payment in full.

Intake Process:

     

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Program/Service Description:
This is a service for visually impaired older adults. The Seniors Eyecare Project is a nationwide outreach program designed to make medical eye care available to older citizens, particularly those who may be without the means to pay. You are eligible if: you are over 65 years of age, a US citizen, not currently under the care of an ophthalmologist or have not seen one in the past three years, and you do not have access to an ophthalmologist through a pre-paid health care plan or government care facility. Doctors who participate have agreed to provide a comprehensive medical eye examination and treatment for any condition or disease diagnosed and requiring treatment at the time of the first visit at no out-of-pocket expense to the patient. Medicare and/or private insurance will be billed and accepted as payment in full. for those without insurance, there will be no charge. The doctor will provide continuing care for any ongoing eye disease for one year. The following are not covered by the program: eyeglasses, corrective lenses, medications, charges directly related to hospital services, related surgical services or other procedures such as anesthesia, and charges resulting from care provided by someone other than the ophthalmologist closest to your address.

This information is maintained and was last updated on 05/12/2008 by Aging & Disability R.C..

This information is provided as is with no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of the date of the last update, printed above. Brown County United Way and Aging & Disability Resource Center may not be held liable for misuse of this information.