FW: Prescrition eyeglasses resources

 

 

From: Angel, Betsy (DCF)
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2015 12:11 PM
To: DSS-DL - CapeAnn Users
Subject: Prescrition eyeglasses resources

 

Hello Cape Ann Heroes,

 

There is a great resource at LensCrafters in Peabody. LensCrafters has the Onesight program; this program provides underprivileged families with a pair of prescription eyeglasses for their children at no charge to the family. The family is able to pick out and receive the glasses the same day, as opposed to going through Masshealth and waiting the several weeks it takes. It also allows the family to use their Masshealth eyeglasses as a backup option in case something happens to the glasses they obtain from the Onesight program. It is my understanding that Masshealth limits families to one pair of glasses a year, so this is a great thing.

 

All the family needs is for their DCF social worker to provide the family with a letter, on our letterhead, to bring to LensCrafters with:

 

•             The client's name,

•             Confirmation that they are working with the Department of Children and Families

•             The Department's tax id number (DCF tax ID number: 099-089-474)

•             And a short blurb confirming that the family is not able to afford the prescription eyeglasses and would benefit from assistance through the Onesight program.

 

The family should be directed to bring their eyeglasses prescription and their letter from DCF social worker with them when they go into LenCrafters. Appointments are not required.

 

If you have any questions, The Onesight contact at the location is Judy Demshar, her contact information is:

 

Judy Demshar

Onesight Captain

210 Andover Street

Peabody, MA

Tel. 978-531-9440

Fax. 978-531-4760

 

Or feel free to come see me.

 

Betsy

 

 

Betsy Angel, LSW

Social Worker

Cape Ann Area Office

Department of Children and Families

Phone: 978-825-3842

Fax: 978-825-9091

 

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