How much funding does VBA/Shamir Pandemic Assistance Program provide?

VBA/Shamir Pandemic Assistance Program provides $150,000 total (distributed to eligible eyecare professionals) in funding.

When is the deadline for VBA/Shamir Pandemic Assistance Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Status: Active partnership program

Partners: Vision Benefits of America, Inc. (VBA) and Shamir

Geographic Scope: Not explicitly limited; available to VBA in-network eyecare professionals

Focus Areas: Pandemic relief assistance for eyecare professionals and practices

Eligibility:

In-network eyecare professionals (ECPs) currently participating in the Shamir RCPV (ReCreating Perfect Vision) Rewards Program

ECPs who have not yet enrolled in the RCPV program

Must meet qualifying criteria through RCPV program

Award Details:

Total Funding: $150,000 in pandemic relief funds

Distribution: Funds distributed to qualifying eyecare professionals

Program Purpose:

Designed to assist eyecare professionals who have "endured more complicated operations over the past year"

Supports ECPs dispensing Shamir lens designs

Further acknowledges eyecare professionals through collaborative relief funding

Background:

VBA is a nonprofit founded by independent optometrists in Pennsylvania

Shamir is a lens design and manufacturing company

Program recognizes the value of Shamir lens designs and supports the RCPV Rewards Program

Contact Information:

Emily Shrader, Media Contact

Telephone: 412-881-4900 x 232

Email: eshrader@vbaplans.com

Vision Benefits of America, 400 Lydia Street, Suite 300, Carnegie, PA 15106

Phone: 1-800-432-4966