Sector Services

Claims, Provider Payments & Entitlements

Artificial Eyes Subsidy

What is the Artificial Eyes Service Payment?
This service is paid to a supplier when a patient has had an eye removed, (the first artificial eye is included in the cost of the surgery). Therefore the provision of the first artificial eye is the responsibility of the hospital at which the procedure was performed and is not eligible for claiming under the subsidy for artificial eyes.

Who can claim this service payment?
The subsidy is claimable by the supplier of the artificial eye only.

How much can I claim?

Age Group	Subsidy	Other conditions
Under 6 years	Full cost of the replacement ( Approx, $1000	Not accrued, payable up to once every 2 years
Children 6-17 years	Full cost of the replacement(Approx $1000	Not accrued, payable up to once every 3 years
Adults 18 years and over	$150 a year	Accrued annually from the time of the loss of the eye

How do I claim?
Claims should be made to Sector Services by the supplier, and accompanied by supporting receipts.

When will my claims be paid?
Payment will be made within 20 business days of receiving a valid claim.

Where do I send my claims?
Send all completed claims to:

Artificial Eyes Subsidy
Sector Services
PO Box 1043
Wellington 6140

How do I contact Sector Services?
For further information, please call the Sector Services Contact Centre on:
0800 458 448
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm,
Except Wednesday when the Contact Centre’s hours are 9:30am – 5:00pm

Please note: you should not rely solely on the answers provided here; the contracts applicable to each provider and all relevant legislation must be consulted to determine the full rights & liabilities applicable to any service provider or funder

Page last Updated: November 2008