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If you are eligible for an eye examination under the PPS scheme you need to have your application approved before we can test your eyes. Please quote your PPS numbers when making the appointment and we can begin the application process which takes only 24hrs for PPS. We will however see you sooner if time is limited.
Optical Benefit pays some of the cost of optical treatments including: - eye examination*,
- eye examination with pupil dilation (when medically required e.g. Diabetics)
- NOTE - PRSI SPECTACLE ALLOWANCE HAS BEEN REMOVED IN BUDGET 2010 AS FROM 1ST JAN 2010.
*The Department does not pay towards the cost of an eye examination for visual display units (VDU), such as computers or for driving licences. UNFORTUNATELY THE RECENT BUDGET 2010 HAS REMOVED THE SPECTACLE ALLOWANCE FROM PRSI PAYERS. THIS MEANS THAT YOU ARE NO LONGER ENTITLED TO CLAIM ANY ALLOWANCE TOWARDS THE COST OF YOUR SPECTACLES OR CONTACT LENSES. HOW DO I QUALIFY (For complete information click here http://www.welfare.ie/publications/sw24.html#1)
To qualify for Treatment Benefit you must satisfy the PRSI conditions. Only PRSI at Classes A, E, H, and P count. | If you are: | You must have at least: | | Under Age 21 | 39 paid PRSI contributions since first starting work. | | Aged 21 to 24 | 39 paid PRSI contributions since first starting work, and either: - 39 paid or credited PRSI contributions in the relevant tax year on which your claim is based,
or, - 26 paid PRSI contributions in both the relevant tax year and the tax year immediately before the relevant tax year.
| | Aged 25 to 65 | 260 paid PRSI contributions since first starting work, and either: - 39 paid or credited PRSI contributions in the relevant tax year on which your claim is based,
or, - 26 paid PRSI contributions in both the relevant tax year and the tax year immediately before the relevant tax year.
| | Aged 66 or over | 260 paid PRSI contributions since first starting work, and either: - 39 paid or credited PRSI contributions in either of the two relevant tax years on which your claim is based,
or, - 26 paid PRSI contributions in both the relevant tax year and the tax year immediately before the relevant tax year.
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