Hi Everyone,
I was just wondering what other businesses offer within their eye test policy when it comes to contributing or paying for glasses/lenses?
As I understand it, employers are only liable for the DSE element of prescription costs - this hasn't been enforced or monitored very well in my Firm leading to claims having been paid for any type of prescription in the past up to the limit offered by the Firm. I'm now trying to tighten this up by asking the optician to tick the 'solely for DSE use' on the claim form, but is everyone else as strict, or do you offer a contribution as a staff benefit regardless of what the prescription is for?
Also, how often - first pair of glasses only (as I have come across in previous companies) or over a specific time period - say 12 / 24 months?
Opinions and best practice in other companies welcomed!
Many thanks in advance.
Sam Chambers
Practice & HR Manager
Replies
Hi Samantha,
In our company we have a policy where we pay for the test and then if their job requires it, we pay a certain amount towards the glasses. This is only when the role requires it i.e. VDU and Lab work.
Regards
Debbie
Hi Sam,
In my place, we meet the minimum requirements by paying for the eye test and then contributing £40 towards the cost of glasses/contact lenses. This is limited to one per year with the allowance only being paid if the prescription changes.
Hope this helps.
Sam
Thanks Sam (good name!)
Do you make sure you only pay for glasses that are specifically for DSE or do you pay for any glasses? How do you ensure this is the case?
Cheers