Does my child have vision insurance?

For children under the age of 19, vision coverage is included in all new small group and individual health insurance plans (with effective dates of January 2014 or later), on and off-exchange. This means kids have coverage for eye exams, vision screening, and glasses to correct vision problems.

Does my child's health insurance cover vision & dental services?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) extends the accessibility and coverage of children’s health insurance. For those who have insurance through the ACA, vision coverage is already included for your children in your benefits plan. In order for plans to be ACA-compliant, they must provide pediatric coverage for vision and dental services.

Does a pediatric vision plan cover eye exams?

This means kids have coverage for eye exams, vision screening, and glasses to correct vision problems. The specific pediatric vision services that must be covered by individual and small group plans will vary from state to state, depending on the benchmark plan the state uses.