A large number of people in France and elsewhere need to rely on prescription glasses on a daily basis. It must all the same be recognized that it is not free, but there are social benefits in France which finance them. It’s still annoying to have to buy a new pair in case of breakage. Do not panic! The expense can be reimbursed under these conditions.
Glasses insurance
Indeed, health insurance should pay part of the costs when the pair is purchased and when it breaks. age of the person concerned varies the heights and rates of reimbursement. However, the sum remains low. Complementary health insurance is therefore important.
There are annual packages, for glasses, that mutuals offer. The package can therefore only be used once a year. This means that a second or third break will not be no refund. On the other hand, it is necessary to read the contract since the year may be counted from the day the contract is signed.
If the accident was caused by someone else, it is their social insurance that makes the reimbursement. So you don’t have no deal to do with health insurance and complementary health insurance. However, since age is taken into account, it is better to read the conditions. Indeed, some insurance companies are more open to reimbursing a child’s glasses since they are more likely to break them. The limit may be more than once per year.
The refund process
From 16 years old, just go to theoptician. You just have to make sure you have a prescription dated less than 3 years old on hand. Thus, he will outlaw a new pair and you will receive the proposed refund. Note that the optician himself will make a certificate which he will then send to Social Security. However, you must take the first step towards mutual insurance.
Children under 16 must go to the doctor. They will need a new prescription which will allow reimbursement at the optician.