Vision Care Benefits Increased for Long-Term Care and Community Support Services Clients

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The article reports that starting January 1, long-term care and community support services clients now qualify for increased vision care benefits, including $100 for eye examinations, $290 for single-vision eyeglasses, and $350 for bifocals. Clients are advised to contact their financial assessment officer for more information on accessing these benefits.

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced increased vision care benefits for clients in long-term care and community support services, effective January 1, 2026. The increases provide $100 for eye examinations, $290 for single vision eyeglasses, and $350 for bifocals, with further information available from the client's financial assessment…

The government announced an increase in vision care benefits for long-term care and community support services clients, effective January 1, 2026. The new benefits provide $100 for eye examinations, $290 for single vision eyeglasses, and $350 for bifocals; clients should contact their financial assessment officer for access details.