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February 1, 2025

Alberta Health Care Reduces Eye Care Coverage – Effective February 1, 2025

We are reaching out to share an important update on recent changes to Alberta Health Care (AHC) funding of eye care services, and how this will affect you.

As you may have heard, Alberta Health Care suddenly announced significant cuts and reductions in reimbursement rates for essential eye care services. Reimbursement rates have been slashed by up to 32% from 2017 levels, with no adjustments for inflation, leaving them significantly below the actual cost of providing care.

Our Commitment to You

As you are aware, at Eyedeology we are committed to delivering exceptional eye care using the latest technology. To continue to provide you with these services, and considering the recent cuts to government eye care funding, we will be introducing an additional fee for these visits effective February 1, 2025.

Alberta Health Coverage for Medical Eye Care Visits

AHC now provides only partial coverage for medical eye care visits. There will be an additional fee for these visits:

  • Eye infections, red or pink eye, sudden vision loss, and foreign body removals
  • Retinal exams and imaging for diabetic patients
  • Monitoring and treatment of chronic eye diseases (glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye disease, etc.)
  • Pre- and post-operative surgical care
  • Diagnostic imaging more than once per year

We understand that this change may be unexpected, and we apologize for any inconvenience it may cause. We have made every effort to keep these fees as minimal as possible, but at a level that allows us to continue to provide the elevated standard of care you expect at Eyedeology.

Your Voice Matters

If you are concerned about these changes, we encourage you to contact your local Legislative Assembly (MLA) member to express your views. Your feedback highlights the impact of healthcare funding decisions on patient care.

Find Your MLA:

You can find your MLA’s contact information by visiting the Legislative Assembly of Alberta’s website:

Alberta Legislative Assembly

We’re Here for You

If you have any questions about these changes or your coverage options, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We will continue to offer direct billing for insurance plans and work to make your care as accessible as possible.

Thank you for trusting us with your eye care. We appreciate your continued support.

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