Vision Insurance
Vision Insurance We Accept at Sheridan Optometric Centre
Many Ontario insurance companies have added eye examinations and eyewear to their coverage. It is advised to check your policy to find out the extent of your coverage before coming in for your visit.
Insurance Plans We Accept:
- Canada Life
- Sun Life Financial
- Manulife
- Green Shield Canada
- Desjardins
- Johnson
- Standard Life
- iA Financial Group
Online submission is now available for some insurance policies. Please contact us for more details
OHIP Coverage:
Children (ages 0 - 19 years old) - One full eye examination for OHIP is covered per year for this age group. A patient aged 19 years and younger is also eligible for OHIP-insured partial examinations in between regular check-ups for a specific eye or vision problem.
Adults (ages 20 - 64 years old) - Patients with certain eye diseases or patients taking any of the following medications: Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine, Ethambutol, Tamoxifen, are eligible for an annual OHIP-insured comprehensive eye examination. A patient with one or more OHIP-specified eye conditions is eligible for a maximum of two OHIP-insured follow-up examinations annually for that condition.
Seniors (ages 65 years old and up) - Patients with certain eye diseases or patients taking any of the following medications: Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine, Ethambutol, Tamoxifen, are eligible for an annual OHIP-insured comprehensive eye examination. Patients without any of the OHIP-specified eye conditions are eligible for an OHIP-insured comprehensive eye examination once every 18 months from an optometrist. All patients aged 65 and over are eligible for a maximum of two OHIP-insured follow-up examinations in between regular check-ups if needed.
