Relaxation techniques. Understanding tobacco addiction. Practicing effective ways to remain tobacco free. These health education classes are offered through Kaiser. Members do not pay a fee to participate. For more information or to register, see Kaiser’s Healthy Living catalog, call Member Services, or go to kp.org. To use the free phone-based program, “Talk with a Health Consultant,” call 503-286-6816 or 1-866-301-3866 (toll free) and select option 2. 39. Vasectomy Services Male sterilization procedures such as vasectomy are covered. 40. Vision Services for Adults Routine eye examinations, including refractions, when provided by an optometrist Participating Provider. Prescription eyeglass lenses and a frame, or prescription contact lenses, including Medically Necessary contact lenses are covered when obtained at a Participating Facility optical center. Vision Services covered under this “Vision Services for Adults” section are only for Members age 19 and older. If a Participating Provider determines that one or both of your eyes has had a change in prescription of at least .50 diopters within 12 months after the date of your last exam where this benefit was used, we will provide an allowance toward the price of a replacement eyeglass lens or contact lens for each qualifying eye at the following maximum values: $60 for single vision eyeglass lenses $60 for single vision cosmetic contact lenses $90 for multifocal eyeglass lenses $90 for multifocal cosmetic contact lenses This replacement lens allowance is the same total amount whether you replace one lens or two. The replacement lenses must be the same type as the lenses you are replacing (eyeglass lenses or contact lenses). Medically Necessary Contact Lenses Contact lenses may be determined to be Medically Necessary and appropriate in the treatment of the following conditions: Keratoconus. Pathological myopia. Aphakia. Anisometropia. Aniseikonia. Aniridia. Corneal disorders. Post-traumatic disorders. Irregular astigmatism. EWCLGDED1983ACT0124 70 WAPEBB-CL-ACT
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