In Reply to: Prescript glasses and hearing aid costs? posted by Tuberose on Monday, 26. September 2005 at 15:52 Bali Time:
Hi Tuberose,
I know that my friend Judy did a comprehensive post about the glasses just awhile back, so check under JUDD in the search the forum section.She said they cost about half or less of what they were here, but as she doesn't have private health, doesn't know if you can claim for them being made in Bali.
I had mine made in Kuching in Sarawak, as did my hubby and neighbours, and we all got money back from HBF for them. In fact, because of the better exchange rate at the time, my neighbour actually got back $A5 more than she paid for them.I understand that HBF recognises both Malaysia and Singapore as acceptable for optical wear.
Can't help you with the hearing aids though.Mind you, might be needing the info myself soon, as my hearing continues to get worse these past few years.