Quebec Program

Several Quebec government programs offer financial assistance for the purchase of prescription glasses. Below is an overview of each program and how to apply for reimbursement.

1. Emploi-Québec — for Social Assistance

The Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity provides reimbursement for the purchase of prescription glasses to eligible beneficiaries of the Social Assistance and Social Solidarity program every two years from the date of the last purchase.

Additionally, eye exams are covered by the Régie de l'Assurance Maladie du Québec every 24 months.

Allocated Amounts

* Only for dependent child

Reimbursement Procedure

1. Purchase your glasses online.
2. Obtain the reimbursement request form for your glasses from your local employment center representative.
3. In the "Beneficiary Request" section, check the box for "Myself" or "Family Member".
4. Date and sign the form.
5. Send all copies to us by mail at LYNX OPTIX EYEWEAR INC., 170-422 St Richards, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B2Z4 Canada. We'll manage the remaining steps and return the form to your employment center. They will then send you a reimbursement cheque within 1 to 2 months.

For more information, visit this website

2. RAMQ — "See Better to Succeed" (Children Under 18)

The provincial government offers a financial assistance program "See Better to Succeed" providing a fixed amount of $300 for the purchase of eyeglasses prescribed by an Optometrist for any child under 18, every two years since the last benefit.

Reimbursement Procedure

1. Proceed with the purchase of your glasses online.
2. You must complete an online reimbursement application.

Required Information

• Child's health or social insurance number
• Applicant's health or social insurance number
• Applicant's postal code
• Type of purchase (glasses or contact lenses)
• Total purchase amount
• Date of purchase (order date)
• Quebec Sales Tax (QST) number of the merchant (10 digits, followed by the letters TQ and 4 digits)

Apply online on the RAMQ website

3. Student Financial Assistance

Students covered by the loans and bursaries program receive financial aid for studies (AFE) covering eye exams as well as eyeglasses every 24 months.

Reimbursement Procedures

You have two choices:

1. Send a copy of your glasses purchase invoice, a copy of your prescription, and the completed government form to the address listed on the form.
2. Log in to "My Student Financial Assistance File". Follow the instructions, fill out the online form, and attach a copy of your purchase invoice and prescription.

For more information, visit this website

4. University Students

By paying your tuition fees, most university students benefit from insurance covering the cost of eyeglasses and eye exams.