Idaho Childrens Vision Coalition
www.sightforstudents.org
1-800-877-7195
This program provides eye exams and glasses to children 18 years old and younger whose families cannot afford vision care and do not qualify for Medicaid or have vision insurance.
http://www.aoa.org/visionusa.xml
1-314-991-4100
Coordinated by the American Optometric Association (AOA), they provide free eye care to uninsured, low-income, working Americans and their families. Patients cannot have had an eye examination in the past 24 months. Applications may be obtained on the AOA website.
www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Medicaid –State programs of public assistance to persons whose income and resources are insufficient to pay for health care
SCHIP – (State Children’s Health Insurance Program) Provides health coverage to low income, uninsured children whose family income is too high to qualify for Medicaid.
www.lionsclubs.org
1-800-747-4448
Provides financial assistance to individuals for eye care through local clubs.
www.infantsee.org
1-888-396-EYES
6-12 months in age.
