How much does a Production Assistant make? The median annual Production Assistant salary is $29,792, as of March 31, 2017, with a range usually between $28,548-$31,086, however this can vary widely depending on a variety of factors.
William, Yes, Medicare will cover cataract surgery. 1  If you have Original Medicare and the procedure is done on an outpatient basis, the Medicare Part B deductible applies and then Part B will cover 80% of the costs and you will be responsible for 20%. 2  A Medicare supplement (Medigap policy) can help cover these costs.
Medicare Part B can also pay for eyeglasses or contact lenses following cataract surgery in which a new lens is implanted in the eye. Also, a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan can cover eye drops or other eye medications if prescribed by a physician. Medicare does not pay for visits to or care provided by an optometrist or optician, nor for eye glasses or contact lenses (except following cataract surgery, as described above).