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To be eligible for the program, you must submit an application with a $10 non-refundable administrative fee (PER PERSON). Cash or money order only. And you must meet the following criteria to qualify for a free eye exam and glasses:

Qualifications:
Individuals must meet the following criteria to qualify for a free eye exam and glasses:

  • Applicants household is low-income and are unable to pay for eye care. (based on household's annual gross income for the current year)
  • The individual(s) applying cannot have any government or private insurance (including Medi-Cal, Covered California or Medicare) that covers eye exams.
  • It has been at least 2 years since your last eye exam.
  • Must reside it the state of California.

Are you considered low income? 

Household
Size

Annual

Monthly Twice-
Monthly
Bi-
Weekly
Weekly
1 $24,280 $2,023 $1,012    
2 $32,920 $2,743 $1,372    
3 $41,560 $3,467 $1,732    
4 $50,200 $4,183 $2,092    
5 $53,243 $4,903 $2,219    
6 $67,480 $5,623 $2,812    
7 $76,120 $6,343 $3,172    
8 $84,760 $7,063 $3,532    
For Each
Additional Family
Member Add:
+$4,320 +$360 +180    

(Effective from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019) (Revised 07/01/2018)

Source: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/longtermcare/federal-poverty-level.html

 

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