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Optical Benefits

Click here for Optical Benefits Form (pdf 29Kb)

Budget 2010 change

In 2010 the Treatment Benefit Scheme will be restricted to the Medical (e.g. hearing aid) and Surgical appliances scheme, free dental examinations and free eyesight examinations. Treatment started in 2009 but which will not be completed until after 1 January 2010 will be covered under existing arrangements, provided eligibility has been established before 31 December 2009.

For Optical Benefits:
From the 1st January 2010, ESB will refund the full cost of a sight test once a year to staff not eligible to claim under the Social Welfare Scheme.

There will be no refund in respect of glasses or contact lenses.

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