Vision Program

Glasses are available to registered Nisga'a citizens when the following conditions are met:

• The item has been prescribed within the last 12 months by an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
• Prior approval has been provided by NVHA's MS&E/Vision Assessor.
• The item is not available to Nisga'a clients under a provincial, third party agency or health plan.
• The prescription meets the minimum eligibility criteria for initial or replacement eye wear or repairs.

Services Covered upon Approval

• Eye examinations (the maximum payable for the vision exam is $46.17)
• Glasses (maximum payable for single vision is $155.00; maximum payable for bifocal vision is $222.00)
• Eyeglass repairs
• Eye prosthesis (artificial eye)
• Other vision benefits depending on your medical needs within your province or territory association