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OPTICAL
USING YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE & CLAIMING A REBATE.
Shade Files is a registered provider of Optical Dispensary services with all major private health funds in Australia.
If purchasing online, you will receive an itemised invoice to use for lodging a claim with your health fund. Alternatively you will soon be able to use your health insurance card in-store to process your claim on the spot.
Read along if you have any further queries about using your Health Insurance for optical products with Shade Files.
ON THIS PAGE YOU WILL LEARN:
① What am I covered for?② What is my annual rebate limit?
③ How much can I claim?
④ When is my health insurance renewed?
⑤ How do I make a claim?
⑥ What Health Fund providers are covered?
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HEALTH FUNDS:
1. WHAT AM I COVERED FOR?
Health insurance is traditionally described as ‘hospital and extras’ cover. These extras provide a rebate - or benefit, towards the cost of everyday non-hospital services like optical.
Whilst Medicare often covers eye tests, optical products like glasses and prescription sunglasses aren’t. However, with optical extras you are entitled to a rebate or discount on many optical products and services.
2. WHAT IS MY ANNUAL REBATE LIMIT?
Optical Extras cover is not unlimited. All policies have a maximum benefit it will pay for certain extras, like optical - which renews each year. Ranging from ‘no gap’ offers to percentage discounts, your entitlements will depend on the health fund you are insured with, in addition to your level of cover.
Levels of cover varies between insurers. For instance, basic policies will have a lower annual rebate limit compared to someone with a comprehensive policy. Whatever the limit, once reached you will need to wait until the policy reset’s before claiming again.
3. HOW MUCH CAN I CLAIM?
The limit for what and how much you can claim is dependent on your specific health insurance policy. Each policy includes an annual limit for optical, and a defined amount of how much can be claimed on each service. If you are unsure about how much you can claim, simply head into our store and speak to our team.
Until you hit your annual limit, you are entitled to claim as often as you like. On average most health funds pay around $200 per year, although they can range from as low as $100 all the way up to $500.
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4. WHEN IS MY HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWED?
Most health funds renew with the calendar year, however some also work to the financial year or when you signed up for your insurance. It is important to keep note of when your health insurance renews as any unused benefit from the previous year does not roll over into the next. It is also worth mentioning that you can claim your benefit at any point throughout the year.
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Following the purchase of optical products at Shade Files you will receive a sales invoice which includes our Optical Dispenser Provider number. You must then pass this invoice to your selected Health Fund in order for them to refund you the eligible amount.
6. WHAT HEALTH FUND PROVIDERS ARE COVERED?
Shade Files is a registered Optical Dispenser provider with all major private health funds in Australia. For a full list of these providers please see below.
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CRAP EYEWEAR
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ADD PRESCRIPTION LENSES TO ANY SHADES FROM $95AUD.
By partnering with one of Australia's leading optical labs, Shade Files is excited to announce that we can now offer prescription services on almost all of our high-quality affordable frames, starting from $95AUD.
Either visit us in-store or simply click 'Add with prescription' on your favourite shades to add your script to the cart.
CHIMI
OPTICAL
HOW TO READ AN OPTICAL PRESCRIPTION? (AND OTHER OPTICAL FAQS).
Is your script looking a little fuzzy?
We have put together an easy to follow guide to help simplify your optical script, filled with helpful questions (and answers!) on reading a prescription and how you can use the values to order prescription glasses online.
BY BRAND:
SWEDEN
CHIMI
Imagine trying to create a perfect unique look but lacking options. This was the problem Charlie Lindström identified when working as a stylist.
Together with his childhood friend Daniel Djurdjevic they started Chimi Eyewear, a Stockholm based eyewear company.
BELGIUM
KOMONO
Founded in Belgium by designers Raf Maes and Anton Janssens, KOMONO brings its sleek design, inspired color palette, and minimalist aesthetic to the world of accessories.
KOMONO is a lens on global fashion, crafted with care and delivered on time. KOMONO is the perfect blend of Vision and Timing.
UNITED STATES
CRAP EYEWEAR
Designed & tested beachside in Los Angeles, California by a close-knit family of surfers, skaters, musicians & artists, Crap Eyewear makes the best priced premium quality sunglasses available today.
All shades are handcrafted with premium, optical-grade materials to ensure maximum durability, comfort and 100% protection from harmful UV rays.
SWEDEN
MONOKEL EYEWEAR
Monokel Eyewear is a sustainable unisex sunglass label based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Monokel Eyewear's brand philosophy stems from a mix of simplicity and functionalism, paired with an endless curiosity for the human mind and its need for creative expression.
Each frame is handcrafted using a plant-based acetate with tremendous attention to detail, and all black frames are made from 100% recycled acetate; what's not to love about that?
AUSTRALIA
PARED EYEWEAR
Pared Eyewear symbolises refined, shaven back & sculpted products with a strong attention to small details.
Cementing itself as the leading Australian Fashion Eyewear brand, Pared continues to launch its new collaboration lines with Australian designers, releasing 2 collections per year - focussed around the fundamentals of its principles of clean lines and simplicity with its signature notches.
FRANCE
IZIPIZI
Eyewear and smile-giver brand from Paris, France.
Colour your world with a pair of colourful, lightweight screen glasses or SKI goggles from IZIPIZI.
Launching on Shade Files with a selection of their finest designs, there is sure to be a style and colour to suit everyone.
SWEDEN
SUN BUDDIES
Sun Buddies is a premium eyewear line from the Swedish based fashion brand and retailer; Très Bien.
The original frame takes inspiration from the sunglasses worn by actress Bibi Andersson in Ingmar Bergman’s 1966 film, Persona.
Collaborations with designers, photographers and artists are essential and the name ‘Sun Buddies’ is a homage to these friends and creatives.
AUSTRALIA
ONKLER
Onkler is a premium eyewear label from Sydney, Australia.
Inspired by futuristic forms, Onkler produces radical frames for modern individuals. With a focus on creating iconic frames that showcase individuality and unique style.
Since launching in 2013, Onkler products remain true to design and full functional needs. All frames are hand made using high quality acetate and adhere to Australian and European standards.
AUSTRALIA
LE SPECS LUXE
Available only at exclusive outlets around the world, Le Specs Luxe was created with the cool light of day in mind, working with leading creatives around the world to produce the most advanced styles within the industry.
Incorporating a series of irrefutably cool shades that are bold and luxurious, whilst still staying true to the affordability and quality that Australian super-weight Le Specs is renowned for.
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The kids can now be just as shady as you. Discover the best kids and baby sunglasses available today here at Shade Files.
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10% OFF FOR MEMBERS!
Be the first to know about exclusive offers, events and product launches by registering your membership below. Members also receive 10% off their order.
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