CON-etc / Assistance resources
Find starting points for dental treatment, eye exams and prescription eyeglasses. Select your state for donated-dental contacts and eyeglass assistance routes.
Checked November 4, 2026. All 50 state dental-program links and DC were checked. Eyeglass routes include national programs and local referrals; individually researched local vision listings are currently included for Utah, Illinois, Oregon and Northern California. More local research is still needed.
Showing all states and DC. National options appear below.
Dental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Alabama dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Alaska dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Arizona dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Arkansas dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open California dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksEyeglasses / Local referral
For Oregon and Northern California residents with inadequate coverage. This is a referral route; local Lions Club funding, household income and insurance affect whether help is offered. Northern California coverage does not extend to all of California.
Official information and next stepsDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Colorado dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Connecticut dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Delaware dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open District of Columbia dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Florida dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Georgia dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Hawaii dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Idaho dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Illinois dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksEyeglasses / Local sponsorship
Requests for eyeglasses assistance need local Lions Club approval and sponsorship. The foundation helps connect applicants to clubs or partners; it does not directly pay all requested bills. Review may take a month or longer.
Official information and next stepsDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Indiana dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Iowa dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Kansas dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Kentucky dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Louisiana dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Maine dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Maryland dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Massachusetts dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Michigan dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Minnesota dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Mississippi dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Missouri dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Montana dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Nebraska dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Nevada dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open New Hampshire dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open New Jersey dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open New Mexico dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open New York dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open North Carolina dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open North Dakota dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Ohio dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Oklahoma dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Oregon dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksEyeglasses / Local referral
For Oregon and Northern California residents with inadequate coverage. This is a referral route; local Lions Club funding, household income and insurance affect whether help is offered. Northern California coverage does not extend to all of California.
Official information and next stepsDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Pennsylvania dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Rhode Island dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open South Carolina dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open South Dakota dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Tennessee dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Texas dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Utah dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / Clinic directory
State oral-health directory of clinics serving people with limited income. Ask each clinic about age, residence, fees and new-patient availability.
Official information and next stepsDental / Medicaid coverage
The current state page lists dental coverage for adults and children, with no copay for covered services. Confirm enrollment, covered treatment and participating dentists before booking.
Official information and next stepsDental / Financial assistance
For established patients of its student or resident dental clinics who live in Utah and lack commercial or Medicaid dental coverage. Application, treatment plan and financial documentation are required; ask about current approval and costs.
Official information and next stepsEyeglasses / Clinic assistance
Qualifying uninsured people may receive no-cost exams and basic glasses. Income and eligibility verification apply; glasses depend on need and inventory. Direct applicants and partner referrals are considered. Ask about clinic location and travel.
Official information and next stepsDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Vermont dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Virginia dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Washington dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open West Virginia dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Wisconsin dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksDental / State referral guide
Official state guide to possible free or reduced-fee dental services. Program rules, costs and availability vary; contact the listed provider before applying.
Official information and next stepsDental / State program contact
Review this state program’s eligibility and county application status. Donated care is intended for qualifying people unable to afford treatment; applications and waiting lists vary. This is not emergency dental care. The state page provides current contacts and instructions.
Open Wyoming dental programEyeglasses / National and local routes
Start with the New Eyes national application and contact a Lions club serving your community. Ask your state Medicaid agency about your own coverage. These are starting points, not a verified award or a promise that local funds are available.
Review eyeglass requirements and referral linksShared programs and referral tools for people across the United States. Local service availability and individual eligibility must be confirmed.
Dental / Low-cost provider search
Search by city or ZIP code. Ask whether the clinic offers dental services, accepts new patients, and has an income-based fee scale. Not every location offers dental care.
Find a health centerDental / Training clinics
Supervised training clinics can offer reduced-cost care. Ask about services, appointment length, total fees and whether referrals are needed. The federal guide links to school directories.
Federal dental-care guideCoverage / State programs
Use the federal directory to reach your state agency. Ask about eligibility, participating providers, dental treatment, exams, glasses, replacements and any limits or authorization rules. Adult benefits vary; do not assume every service is covered.
Find your state Medicaid or CHIP agencyEyeglasses / Income-based voucher
U.S. applicants with household net income below 250% of poverty guidelines may qualify. A prescription from the last 24 months with pupillary distance is required. The voucher covers basic glasses through its dispenser, not an eye exam. A nonrefundable application fee and optional upgrade charges apply; confirm amounts before applying.
New Eyes application and requirementsEyeglasses / Local assistance
Ask a local club or district whether it currently helps with exams or glasses. Assistance depends on the local program and available funds. A recycling donation location is not automatically an assistance provider.
Find and contact a local Lions clubEye care / Program status
New gift-certificate distribution to partners is currently paused according to VSP. Existing certificates and mobile-clinic events have separate instructions. Do not count on a new voucher until the program confirms availability.
Check current VSP availabilityEye care / Official resource guide
An eye-exam program may not pay for glasses. The National Eye Institute lists programs by age and need, insurance routes and local referrals. Check the provider’s current rules before applying.
Federal eye-care assistance guideDental Lifeline Network’s program FAQ explains waiting lists, treatment limits and insurance. The New Eyes eligibility page explains its income and prescription rules.
These directories are not emergency-care services. Do not wait for a grant or routine application to address an urgent dental or eye problem.
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