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Eye test cost for DSE user - separate to work healthcare?
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KittenChops said:Hi,
Just after some clarification... I spend the vast majority of my work life on a computer. My understanding is that my employer should bear the cost of an eye test, and should not redirect me to use the work healthcare scheme to pay for it. Is my understanding correct?
Thanks
https://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/dse/eye-tests.htm
Have you asked the employer for the relevant policy?3 -
Grumpy_chap said:KittenChops said:Hi,
Just after some clarification... I spend the vast majority of my work life on a computer. My understanding is that my employer should bear the cost of an eye test, and should not redirect me to use the work healthcare scheme to pay for it. Is my understanding correct?
Thanks
https://www.hse.gov.uk/msd/dse/eye-tests.htm
Have you asked the employer for the relevant policy?
I had already checked the employee handbook and it has nothing about DSE in it at all.0 -
This might be of some use to you to read: https://employeebenefits.co.uk/issues/february-2012-online/health-cash-plans-offering-eyecare-benefits-through-health-cash-plans/1
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