The Cherokee Nation Health Services (CNHS) Eyeglass Program provides eligible Cherokee Nation citizens with access to prescribed eyewear through Cherokee Nation Health Services.

The program is available to all Cherokee Nation citizens, regardless of residency. Eligible patients must receive their eye examination and redeem eyeglass services through a participating CNHS Outpatient Health Center location.

Eligibility

• Patients must be citizens of the Cherokee Nation.

• The program is available to Cherokee Nation citizens regardless of where they reside.

• Patients must receive an eye examination from an eye care provider within Cherokee Nation Health Services.

• Eyeglass services must be redeemed through a participating CNHS Outpatient Health Center location.

• Eligible patients may participate in the program once within a 24-month period.

• Patients are eligible to utilize the program through one CNHS clinic location per eligibility period.

Program Guidelines

1. Patients must receive an eye examination from an eye care provider within Cherokee Nation Health Services to qualify for eyeglass services.

2. Eyeglass services provided through the program must be redeemed at a participating CNHS Outpatient Health Center location.

3. Eligible patients may participate in the Eyeglass Program once within a 24-month period.

4. Patients must have a dilated eye examination to qualify for the program unless the CNHS eye care provider determines that dilation is not medically necessary.

5. Eligibility for new eyewear is based on the patient's prescription and clinical need. Generally, patients must have a minimum prescription of +/- 0.50 diopters, a change of the same amount from an existing prescription, or significant damage or wear to existing frames or lenses that makes the eyewear nonfunctional. Final determination is at the discretion of the CNHS eye care provider.

6. If the CNHS eye care provider determines that new eyewear will not improve the patient's vision or is not clinically indicated, the patient may not qualify for new eyewear through the program.

7. Once eyewear has been dispensed, any costs associated with repair or replacement due to damage or breakage may be the responsibility of the patient, when applicable.

Additional Information

The CNHS Eyeglass Program is available to Cherokee Nation citizens regardless of residency and is subject to applicable program requirements. Patients must receive and redeem eyeglass services through a participating Cherokee Nation Health Services Outpatient Health Center location.

Patients should contact their preferred CNHS Outpatient Health Center for additional information regarding eye examinations, program eligibility, and available eyeglass services.