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Published on: February 11, 2014
Federal low vision services reimbursement mechanisms
Journal of the American Optometric Association
|October 1, 1983
Summary
Federal legislative programs offer reimbursement for low vision services. This review compares key acts like the Social Security Act and Rehabilitation Act to assess their effectiveness for current and future needs.
Area of Science:
- Health Policy
- Public Health
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Low vision services are crucial for individuals with visual impairments.
- Understanding reimbursement pathways is essential for accessing care.
- Federal legislation plays a significant role in funding these services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a synopsis of current federal legislative programs for low vision service reimbursement.
- To analyze specific provisions within key legislative acts.
- To compare the scope and effectiveness of these programs.
Main Methods:
- Review of federal legislative programs.
- Analysis of the Social Security Act.
- Examination of the Education of the Handicapped Act.
- Evaluation of the Rehabilitation Act.
- Assessment of the Veteran's and Uniformed Services Act.
Main Results:
- Identification of four primary federal legislative programs.
- Comparison of the coverage and limitations of each program.
- Discussion on the adequacy of existing programs for present and future needs.
Conclusions:
- Federal legislation provides a framework for low vision service reimbursement.
- Gaps may exist in current programs to meet evolving needs.
- Further evaluation is needed to ensure comprehensive support for individuals with low vision.
