CooperVision reminds patients to complete 2010 FSA spending, announces CL challenge
December 20, 2010The holiday season has arrived, and CooperVision is reminding eye care professionals how they can help their patients save some money during this time of year.
One simple way that practitioners can help patients save this holiday season is by encouraging them to use the remainder of their health care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to offset the cost of fittings and contact lens purchases.
As the holidays also mark the end of the year, doctors can remind patients that they must use the entire amount in their FSAs by the end of each plan year or grace period and that unused funds will be forfeited.
As of Jan. 1, 2011, changes to FSA rules will require a prescription for over-the-counter medications in order to receive reimbursement.
Practintioners can assure patients that despite these changes, contact lens solutions will still be eligible for reimbursement without a prescription.
Additionally, CooperVision has extended its $25 new fit and refit rebates for Proclear® 1 Day, ClearSightTM 1 Day and Avaira® contact lenses through Dec. 31, 2010.
Patients can combine this rebate with any product purchase rebate to save up to $85 on Proclear 1 Day or ClearSight 1 Day and up to $70 with Avaira.
CooperVision’s Proclear multifocal lenses will help millions of presbyopic Americans enjoy all the sights and wonders of the holidays— near, far and everywhere in between. Whether it’s watching kids play outside or reading a greeting card, CooperVision’s multifocal contact lenses offer great vision at every distance and all day comfort, according to the company.
To help both patients and doctors, CooperVision recently announced the extension of the Proclear EP challenge.
Between now and Dec. 31, 2010, CooperVision is challenging doctors to fit six patients with an ADD requirement of less than +1.25 in Proclear EP.
CooperVision guarantees that at least five patients will be successfully fit. If not, the doctor will receive three free Proclear EP fits.
For more information on the Proclear EP challenge or to access detailed fitting guides, fitting tips from the experts and patient testimonials, visit www.coopervision.com/clearchoice.
