FSA, HSA & Paying for Care
The money part, explained before you sit in the chair.
Most visits here are covered some way — vision plan, medical plan, FSA/HSA dollars, or a clear program price. This page explains which applies when, so cost never has to be the mystery part of eye care.
- Vision plans
- VSP, EyeMed and others in network
- Medical plans
- Often usable in lieu of vision
- FSA / HSA
- Exams, glasses, contacts typically eligible
- Questions
- Call 310-828-2010 — we check benefits
Which plan pays
Vision plan, medical plan — or both.
- Routine exams & eyewear
Vision plans like VSP and EyeMed typically cover the annual exam and contribute to glasses or contacts.
- Medical visits
Dry eye disease, keratoconus, infections, urgent problems and disease monitoring are medical care — and we can often use medical insurance in lieu of vision insurance for exams if you did not pay for vision benefits.
- Specialty lenses
Medically necessary scleral and specialty lenses are often supported by plans; we document necessity and check your benefits before you commit.
- Program pricing
Some programs carry a clear package price — Ortho-K is currently $1,500 total, custom lenses for both eyes and follow-up visits included.
FSA & HSA
Your pre-tax dollars work here.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts typically treat vision care as an eligible expense. Patients commonly apply them to:
- Comprehensive and pediatric eye exams
- Prescription glasses and prescription sunglasses
- Contact lenses and contact lens fittings
- Medically necessary specialty lenses, including scleral lenses
- Myopia control programs such as Ortho-K, when eligible under your plan
FSA dollars usually expire at year-end, so December is the busiest month in the optical. Confirm eligibility with your plan administrator; we provide itemized receipts for every purchase.
Accepted at the desk
Payment is the easy part.
- Major credit and debit cards, plus the payment methods listed on our insurance page
- FSA and HSA cards accepted for eligible purchases
- Itemized receipts and necessity documentation provided for reimbursement claims
- Accepted insurance, in full
Paying for care near you
12222 Wilshire Blvd, on the Santa Monica border.
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Next step
Want your benefits checked before you book?
Call with your plan card handy. The front desk at our eye clinic in Los Angeles verifies vision and medical benefits and tells you plainly what applies.