Bring information
Bring your insurance card, policy details and identification.
Insurance & direct billing
Use your vision benefits with greater ease.
We help you prepare the right information and, where supported, submit eligible claims directly to participating providers.
A simpler visit
Bring. Confirm. Submit.
Coverage, approval, limits and eligible items are determined by the insurer and your individual policy.
Confirm eligibility
We can check whether direct billing is supported for the plan and purchase.
Submit where available
Eligible claims may be submitted; the customer pays any remaining balance.
Plans and programs
Support for a range of benefits.
SEEWELL accepts major insurance plans and can help you understand the information needed for private coverage and eligible government programs.
Employer and private vision plans
OHIP-insured optometry services, where eligible
ODSP, where eligible
IFHP, where eligible
Please contact us to confirm current service availability, participation, documentation and eligibility before your visit.
Bring with you
Quick checklist
Insurance information or valid Ontario health card
Government identification
Primary-member details if applicable
Payment for non-covered amounts
OHIP eye-care coverage
Who may be eligible?
OHIP covers specific insured optometry services based on age, medical eligibility and the date of your last insured examination. Bring a valid Ontario health card so eligibility can be confirmed.
Annual major eye exam
One insured major eye examination every 12 months, plus eligible minor assessments when medically needed.
Eligible medical conditions
Patients with an eligible condition may receive one insured major eye examination every 12 months and eligible follow-up minor assessments.
Coverage based on health needs
Generally every 18 months without an eligible condition, or every 12 months when an eligible medical condition applies, with eligible minor assessments.
Examples of eligible medical conditions
These may include diabetes, glaucoma, certain cataracts, retinal or corneal disease, uveitis, optic-pathway disease and other conditions listed by Ontario. Final eligibility must be verified.
Not covered by OHIP
OHIP does not cover eyeglasses or contact lenses. Private insurance or other benefit programs may help with those costs.
Coverage rules can change. Review the current Ontario OHIP coverage information or call us before your visit.
Does direct billing guarantee coverage?
No. Eligibility and reimbursement are controlled by the insurer and policy terms.
What if direct billing is unavailable?
Ask what documentation can be provided so you can submit the claim yourself.
Before your visit