Vision benefits are usually covered for adult patients under a health plan with certain Medi-Cal benefits.  Children with Medi-Cal benefits are also covered for the following care.

  1. Routine eye exam and eyeglasses once every 24 months 
  • All beneficiaries are eligible for a routine eye exam which checks the health of the eyes and tests for an eyeglass prescription.
  • Coverage for Medi-Cal vision services, including eyeglasses (frame and lenses) benefits
  • Dr. Hawthorne is a provider who accepts various Medi-Cal managed care plans or Fee-for-Service Medi-Cal​.​
  1. Other services available: 
  • Contact lens fitting and contact lenses may be covered if the use of eyeglasses is not possible due to eye disease or condition (i.e., missing an ear).
  • Low vision testing for those with vision impairment that is not correctable by standard glasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery and that interferes with a person’s ability to perform everyday activities (i.e., age-related macular degeneration).
  • Artificial eye services and materials for those individuals that have lost an eye or eyes to disease or injury.