The Honourable Craig Pardy, Minister of Seniors, is announcing an increase in vision care benefits for clients in receipt of long-term care and community support services.
The increase came into effect on January 1, 2026, and includes the following:
- $100 for eye examinations
- $290 for single vision eyeglasses
- $350 for bifocals
This increase is consistent with the recent increase implemented by the Department of Social Supports and Well-Being for income support clients. Long-term care and community support clients can contact their financial assessment officer for more information on accessing benefits.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to ensuring that seniors, particularly those living in low income, have access to the supports they need as they age. By taking meaningful steps to provide resources and services, the new Provincial Government is working to help seniors live healthy, fulfilling lives. These efforts reflect a broader vision of better healthcare – for all of us.
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“I am pleased to announce this increase today to ensure seniors living in low income have access to vision care benefits. Our new government is committed to providing programs and services that help ease cost of living pressures for seniors.”
Honourable Craig Pardy
Minister of Seniors
“It is essential that our government helps provide health care for seniors. Increasing vision care benefits is an example of how our new government is making improvements so that seniors can live a healthy and full life in both long-term care and their communities.”
Honourable Lela Evans
Minister of Health and Community Services
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