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News|Articles|November 3, 2026
2026 legislative roundup: Scope, vision plans, and Medicare pay
Author(s)Anita Shiva
Kansas, Tennessee, and Vermont expanded optometric scope in 2026, while vision plan reform and a proposed Medicare fee schedule cut affect practice management.
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Kansas, Tennessee, and Vermont authorized doctors of optometry (ODs) to perform in-office laser procedures in 2026, expanding optometry scope of practice. Similar scope bills failed or stalled in New Hampshire, Maine, South Carolina, and Missouri.1-8
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