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Vision

Fully insured Vision Care benefits will continue to be offered by Superior Vision Care.

Covered Services1 Network Benefits Out-of-Network Benefits
Comprehensive eye exam by an
ophthalmologist or optometrist
Covered in full after $35 Copay, but does not include the contact lens exam or fitting fees2 Up to $42 (ophthalmologist)
Up to $37 (optometrist)
Standard lenses (per pair) - plastic (CR39), clear, uncoated Covered in full Up to $32 (Single vision)
Up to $46 (Bifocal)
Up to $61 (Trifocal)
Up to $84 (Lenticular)
Frames Covered in full up to $140 Up to $53
Contact lenses Covered in full (non-elective)3
Up to $125 retail (Elective)3
Up to $210 (Non-elective) 3
Up to $100 (Elective)3
1Only one comprehensive exam is covered per plan year. Only one pair of eyeglass lenses and one set of frames or one contact lens allowance is covered per plan year.
2Comprehensive eye exam subject to a $35 Copay (in-network only).
3Contact lenses in lieu of eyeglass lenses and one set of frames.

Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are a covered benefit to members who have one or more of these medical conditions:

  • Aphakia
  • Pseudo-aphakia
  • Anisometropia
  • Kerataconus
  • When visual acuity cannot be corrected to 20/70 in the better eye except through the use of contact lenses

Contact lenses are also covered for those who prefer to wear contacts instead of glasses.

LASIK and other Eye Surgery

  • Superior Vision offers a 20% discount off the Usual and Customary prices for LASIK surgery. This discount is provided through specially contracted ophthalmologists (Look for ‘RF’ in the Provider Directory).
  • Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is also available for the 20% discount.

Additional Features

  • 20% discount on upgrades and add-ons to the eyeglass lens benefit from Network providers
  • 10% discount on charges above the allowance for cosmetic (not medically necessary) contact lenses from Network providers
  • 20% discount on additional purchases of eyeglasses
  • 10% discount on additional purchases of contact lenses

NOTE: These discounts are not available at Wal-Mart Vision Centers.

Superior Vision
www.superiorvision.com
(800) 507-3800
M-F 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM PST
Sat 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST