PLANO, Texas, Nov. 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Patients with eye care needs require a range of services that may be partially or fully covered by their FSA and HSA as part of their vision insurance benefits. Major vision insurances along with FSA/HSA dollars for 2016 will likely expire by the end of the year and not be available for 2017. November is a great time to schedule a convenient appointment for covered vision care as fewer slots are available as the end of the year approaches. Optometrists in Celina and Plano can help patients take full advantage of their remaining FSA and HSA dollars and vision insurance benefits while getting necessary eye care services such as an annual eye exam, glasses, sunglasses, LASIK or contact lenses.
When patients look at FSA or HSA benefits, they should be aware that both can allow them to pay for medically-related expenses with pre-tax money. FSA or Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA or Health Savings Accounts are two money savings options that will let vision patients reduce income taxes. There is a major difference between the two options as the end of the year approaches. In FSA, the employer has the option to forfeit the funds at the end of the year, permit a rollover of up to $500 to the following year, or provide a maximum grace period covering two-and-a-half months to use remaining funds. With an HSA, unused funds stay in the account and can be used at any point by a vision patient if they remain on the same plan.
Eye doctors provide eye exams and much more, including identifying and addressing vision issues and health problems. Optometrists use comprehensive exams to identify early signs of glaucoma, heart disease and diabetic retinopathy. Eye exams and updated prescriptions can also significantly improve the academic and athletic performance of school-aged children and teens.
“Now is a good time to schedule vision services for the family. Look into your coverage and make use of remaining funds for necessary vision services and eye care products,” said Todd Brantley, O.D. “Take advantage of vision insurance coverage and funds in FSA and HSA, and schedule an appointment that is convenient at Lone Star Vision. Get in during November and early December.”
Todd Brantley, O.D. and his excellent team of doctors at Lone Star Vision offer optometry services to residents of Plano and Celina with offices in each location. The optometry team offers excellence in customer service and patient care since 1997. Services include comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fitting and evaluation, corneal refractive therapy (CRT), LASIK co-management, eyewear, children’s vision exams, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
Call (972) 378-4104 for the Plano location or (972) 382-2020 for the Celina location to learn more about covered vision services or to schedule an eye exam. Visit http://lonestarvision.com/ for more details on their optometry services.