The Sanitas optical cover add-on may help with eligible optical expenses, such as prescription lenses or contact lenses, depending on the policy terms and current Sanitas conditions. For expats and families in Spain, optical costs can add up over time — especially where several members of the household wear glasses or contact lenses — so this add-on may provide extra support alongside your main plan.
The basics
Optical cover is an optional extra that may reimburse part of eligible optical material costs. Depending on the add-on terms, it may help with prescription lenses and contact lenses, subject to prescription requirements, annual limits and reimbursement percentages.
Who it's for
What's covered
The add-on may help with eligible prescription optical material. It may not cover everything connected to glasses or eye care, so it is worth knowing the typical scope:
This should be checked at the time of quote. Some optical benefits may require a prescription from a Sanitas ophthalmologist or approved professional. Ask us to confirm the current prescription and claim requirements before relying on the benefit.
Some optical benefits may focus on prescription lenses or contact lenses rather than spectacle frames. The exact terms should be checked before adding the cover.
How it works
Have your eye prescription checked.
Purchase eligible prescription optical material.
Keep the invoice and prescription.
Submit the claim according to Sanitas instructions.
Eligible costs are reimbursed according to the policy terms.
Good to know
There may be a qualifying period before claims can be made, depending on the current terms. Ask us to confirm the latest conditions before applying.
Children may be eligible depending on the policy and current rules. Families should ask whether all members need to add the cover and whether children have different conditions.
It may depend on the policy, renewal timing and Sanitas rules. It is best to ask before applying if optical cover is important to you.
Get help
Spanish Health Insurance can help confirm whether Sanitas optical cover may be available with your chosen health insurance plan.
Tell us about your household and we will check whether optical cover may be available with your Sanitas plan, explain the terms in plain English and request a personalised quote. Acceptance and exact terms depend on the insurer's rules.
We'll check whether optical cover can be added to your Sanitas plan — free advice in English.
FAQs
Common questions about the Sanitas optical cover add-on.