Eyeglasses & contact lenses
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) doesn’t usually cover eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Coverage details
Part B covers one pair of eyeglasses with standard frames (or one set of contact lenses) after each cataract surgery that implants an intraocular lens.
Costs
You pay 100% for non-covered services, including most eyeglasses or contact lenses. After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for corrective lenses after each covered cataract surgery with an intraocular lens. You pay any additional costs for upgraded frames.
Medicare will only pay for contact lenses or eyeglasses from a supplier enrolled in Medicare, whether you or your provider submits the claim.