Enable New Zealand manages the children’s spectacle subsidy on behalf of the Ministry of Health.
Who can get the spectacle subsidy?
A child or young person who is 15 years of age or under, provided:
• the parent/guardian or child has a valid community services card, or
• the child has a current high use health card.
The spectacle subsidy can be claimed for the following items:
• Eye examination
• Spectacles (frames and lenses)
• Eye patches, and/or
• Repairs.
How much can I claim and what can I claim for?
The total subsidy amount available each year for your child until they turn 16 years old is $287.50 including GST. Of the $287.50, a maximum of $138.00 including GST can be used toward frames. Additional funding of $51.11 including GST is available if your child requires adult size frames.
How do I claim the spectacle subsidy?
All optometrists and ophthalmologists registered with Enable New Zealand have the required forms you will need to sign.
If I have further questions who can I contact?
If you have any questions about the spectacle subsidy, please contact Enable New Zealand on 0800 ENABLE (362 253) orenable@enable.co.nz. Or visit your local optometrist.