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Main Phone :(877) 435-2020
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Fax Number:None Listed

Web Page:  http://www.woa-eyes.org/content/displayPage.php?pageId=30&PHPSESSID=f9c53524f8d4454dbab35c79a6314054
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Operating Agency:		Vision USA - The Wisconsin Project
Also Known as (AKA):		Clear Vision, Bright Future
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Eligibility:		1. Parent or guardian of child must be currently working at least part-time. 2. Patient must be age 18 or under. 3. Patient must have NO eye health insurance (including Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Badger care). If it is discovered that they are covered by insurance, they will be denied a VISION USA exam and if they already have taken part in the program, they will be held financially responsible to the optometrist for the cost of services. 4. Patient must not have had an eye exam by an optometrist within the last 12 months. 5. Family income must be below an established level according to household size. **Parent or guardian must enclose, with completed application, a copy of most recent tax return, or verification from school stating that the child qualifies for free/reduced lunch. Applications returned without a form of income verification will be discarded. **The applicant must meet ALL of the first four requirements, regardless of income level. If they do not meet these four requirements, they do NOT qualify for the program. 1. Parent or guardian of child must be currently working at least part-time. 2. Patient must 18 years or younger. 3. Patient must have NO eye health insurance (including Badger Care). 4. patient must not have had an eye exam by an optometrist within the last 12 months. 5. Family income must be below an established level according to household size.
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Intake Process:		Must submit application. See website or call for application
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Program/Service Description:
The Wisconsin Project offers basic eye care services to children age 18 and under from low-income families who are currently working, but whose children have no eye care health insurance. Applications must be filled out and if approved the applicant will be sent information on contacting a local doctor to set up an eye exam. It is the parent/guardian's responsibility to contact the doctor and make the appointment. Each child will receive a free comprehensive eye examination. Whenever possible the Wisconsin Optometric Association will work with local eye doctors and service organization to provide basic lens if needed. Note: Volunteer doctors provide these services and a participating doctor may or may not be available in your area. Eligibility Requirements: Parent/Guardian must be currently working as least part time. Patient must be 18 or under. Patient must have no eye health insurance at all (Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, BadgerCare). Patient must not have had an eye exam by an optometrist within the last 12 months. Family income must be below an established level according to household size.

This information is maintained and was last updated on 05/19/2008 by Brown County United Way.

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