On January 1, 2025 the KY Transportation Department will launch new vision testing requirements at the time of driver's license renewal. Driver Vision Testing Certification Form – This form will be given to patients who have passed/failed their vision screening. They will bring this form to their driver’s license renewal appointment. KOA Drivers Vision FAQ [...]
KOA Members, We are pleased to offer an additional membership benefit - the KOA has partnered with Dr. Rebecca Wartman to assist with third-party issues. The KOA and our leadership committees will continue to assist members as always, yet we recognize there is no such thing as too much help! Dr. Wartman is the third-party [...]
December 27, 2024: Driver Vision Webinar Recordings & FAQs! Driver's Vision Testing Tools & Communications! Corporate Transparency Act Reinstated! Social Media Post to Share! December 20, 2024: Driver Vision FAQs! Anthem Transition One-Pager! KOA/KYCO Bowling Event on 1/9/25! Social Media Post to Share! December 13, 2024: DON'T FORGET! Driver's Vision & KOA Webinar [...]
2021 Legislative Update: Drivers Vision Testing - Signed by Governor Beshear! House Bill 439 was signed by the Governor yesterday! Effective July 2024, all drivers will be required to pass a vision screening in order to renew their driver's license. For more details on what House Bill 439 requires, please review THIS SUMMARY DOCUMENT! As [...]
The KOA legislative team has consistently spoken about - and monitored - emerging online eye health technologies, and the threats these technologies pose to consumer safety. No standards or safeguards previously existed in Kentucky to regulate these technologies and properly protect Kentucky consumers. The KOA overwhelmingly passed House Bill 191 - The Consumer Protection in [...]
The 2017 legislative session is complete and was unlike any prior short session in Kentucky’s history. A record seven bills were passed during the first week and ultimately over 130 wide-ranging bills were passed. Provided below is a summary of the legislation most pertinent to the KOA, along with a link to the actual legislation [...]
KOA Members - We had a successful and well-attended series of society road show meetings this summer - over 170 KOA members attended the meetings across the state! For those who attended, KOA President Randy Steele and the KOA welcome your feedback. Provided below is a summary of the information covered in case you were [...]
CPT Code Changes & Final 2025 CMS RulesCMS has issued the Final Rules and CPT codes for use in 2025 have been released. The article is a summary of the changes that Optometrists need to know for the coming year. Final Rule ArticleDr. Wartman has also prepared two companion pieces for you which clearly identify [...]
Mission Lexington (Lexington, KY) - A free vision clinic, housed at Mission Lexington, which will provide exams and glasses on-site to uninsured individuals. Mission Lexington previously only provided medical and dental services. For those interested in volunteering, please contact Dr. Dawn Stratton (Stratton Eyes, J. Galt Eyewear) at dawn@strattoneyes.com.
The KOA has formed partnerships with the following groups: Phil Brown Insurance Agency 1-800-727-6966 9300 Shelbyville Road, Suite 1004 Louisville, KYÂ 40222 www.philbrowninsurance.com Cincinnati Insurance Company 513-870-2361https://www.cinfin.com/business-insurance/industries/optometrists Capital Preservation Services, LLC 1-877-432-0921 www.cpsllcms.com I.C. Systems (Collection Service) 1-800-443-4123 Practice Compliance Solutions (Optometric Business Solutions) 214-998-2723 More information available here AOA More More information available here [...]