Mill Creek, WA
Medicare Eye Exam in Mill Creek, WA
Mill Creek Family Eye Center accepts Medicare. While Medicare Part B does not cover routine vision exams or glasses, it does cover medically necessary eye care — including diabetic eye exams, glaucoma screening, and treatment of other medical eye conditions. We help our Medicare patients understand and maximize their covered benefits.
What Medicare Typically Covers
- Diabetic retinal exams (1 per year for Medicare patients with diabetes)
- Glaucoma screening (1 per year for high-risk patients)
- Treatment of eye diseases: cataracts, macular degeneration, uveitis
- Cataract surgery follow-up care
- One pair of eyeglasses or contacts after cataract surgery (Part B)
How to Use Your Medicare Benefits
- 1Book your appointment online or by phone
- 2Let us know you have Medicare
- 3We verify your coverage and apply benefits directly
- 4You pay only your copay or any out-of-pocket amount
Use Your Medicare Benefits Before They Expire
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Medicare Insurance FAQs
Does Medicare cover routine eye exams?
Original Medicare (Part A & B) does NOT cover routine vision exams for glasses or contacts. However, it DOES cover medically necessary eye care such as diabetic eye exams, glaucoma screening, and treatment of eye diseases.
Does Medicare cover diabetic eye exams?
Yes. Medicare Part B covers one dilated eye exam per year for patients with diabetes. There is typically no cost-sharing (copay/deductible) for this exam when Medicare-assigned providers perform it.
Does Medicare cover glaucoma exams?
Yes. Medicare Part B covers one glaucoma screening per year for high-risk patients, including those with diabetes, a family history of glaucoma, or African Americans over age 50.
Does Medicare Advantage (Part C) cover eye exams?
Many Medicare Advantage plans include routine vision benefits not covered by Original Medicare. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, contact your plan directly to understand your vision benefits — they vary significantly by plan.
Is Mill Creek Family Eye Center a Medicare provider?
Yes. We are a Medicare-enrolled provider. Please have your Medicare card available at your appointment so we can verify your coverage.