MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
[Georgia] Routine Vision Vendor Change to EyeMed Starting 2/1/2026
CareSource·GA · Optometry·Specialty Services
Effective date
Feb 1, 2026
We identified it
May 9, 2026
Summary
CareSource Georgia is changing their routine vision benefits vendor from the current provider to EyeMed, effective February 1, 2026. This affects all routine vision services and requires updating provider networks and billing processes.
Action Required
Before February 1, 2026: Billing team must verify EyeMed network participation status and update billing system with new vision vendor information. Contact EyeMed to establish provider agreements if not already enrolled. Update patient eligibility verification processes to check EyeMed benefits instead of current vision vendor.