{"id":1268,"date":"2022-04-11T20:43:50","date_gmt":"2022-04-12T00:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bonhommealunettes.org\/?page_id=1268"},"modified":"2025-06-06T16:24:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T20:24:12","slug":"social-assistance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bonhommealunettes.org\/en\/aide-sociale\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Assistance"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You are on the Social Assistance Program<\/a> and you\u2019d like to buy glasses? We got you covered. You can get glasses for as little as $20. Here\u2019s how it works:<\/h1>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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TAKE AN
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Your monthly medical slip indicates if the eye exam is covered (usually, after one year of benefits). By presenting your slip and health insurance card to the optometrist, the consultation is free. After the exam, request a copy of your prescription<\/strong>. It\u2019s very important!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Request
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Call 1-877-767-8773 and request the glasses form<\/strong>Usually, you are eligible for it after 6 months of benefits and once every two years. There\u2019s an exception if you break or lost your glasses. If it happens, give us a call, we\u2019ll find a solution. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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COME
\nSEE US<\/h3>\n

Check out our schedule<\/a> and pick your preferred service point. Read carefully, a lot of service points are appointment-only<\/strong>. Dont forget to bring:<\/p>\n