Get double the value with a pair of prescription sunnies or safety glasses purchased before December 31!
The countdown is on to December 31st!
This is when most health insurance optical extras reset, which means if you haven’t used your optical extra’s annual allowance, all the money you’ve paid in premiums is lost.
This year – use your benefits where they’ll do you the most good.
Not just using if for a new pair of stylish specs – use your health extras on a pair of stylish, certified SafeStyle prescription sunnies or safety glasses.
You might even get a two-in-one financial benefit: a health fund rebate AND a tax deduction.
We’ll help you claim with your Health Fund
You can use your optical benefits to significantly reduce the cost of your prescription eye protection, potentially with little to no out-of-pocket expense.
Book your appointment soon, as this time of year, we get really busy with appointments – and you definitely don’t want to miss out on ordering your new SafeStyle prescription eyewear before December 31, and using all of this year's health fund allowance.
A Potential Tax Deduction
Prescription safety glasses and protective sunglasses are often a legitimate work-related expense.
For your SafeStyle prescription safeties or sunnies to be tax-deductible, they must:
1. Be Protective:
They must be certified (like SafeStyle's AS/NZS 1337.6+ range) and used to protect your eyes from a real and likely risk of illness or injury while at work (e.g., flying debris, dust, or harmful UV exposure).
2. Be Work-Related:
The deduction is for the work portion of the item. This is straightforward for certified safety glasses used on a worksite. For prescription sunglasses, this applies if you spend significant time outdoors for your job (e.g., landscapers, delivery drivers, outdoor workers).
You can generally only claim the tax deduction for the portion you paid yourself. So use your health fund extras to reduce the cost. Then, save the receipt! The remaining out-of-pocket amount after your health fund rebate may be eligible for a tax deduction at tax time.
Safety is an Investment for Everyone
The benefits from SafeStyle's eye protection isn't limited just to tradies!
These stylish, comfortable, and certified glasses are an essential piece of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for professionals including:
• Engineers and Site Managers
• Mechanics
• Farmers and Agricultural Workers (dust, chemicals, and UV protection)
• Woodworkers, DIY-ers and Hobbyists
Don't let your eye health benefits expire.
Get the most of your health insurance by making an appointment before December 31 and use your optical extras on a SafeStyle prescription eyewear.
