Postdoc Vision Insurance

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plan description

The EyeMed Select Vision Plan features:

 

  • a $150 allowance for frames

  • a $150 allowance for contacts

  • $10 copay for eye exams

  • $10 copay for standard plastic lenses 

  • Fixed co-pays for most Premium Progressive Lenses and Premium Anti-Reflective Coatings

  • Allows purchase of glasses & contacts every 12 months

 

Please review the full description before utilizing the coverage.

Please note: The vision plan operates on a point of service plan year. This means that your available benefit is measured from the last time you used the benefit. For example, if you used the frame benefit on 12/1/2019 you are not eligible to use it again until 12/1/2020.

Who can be covered?

Eligible Postdocs their dependent spouses, domestic partners (both same and opposite sex), and children up to age 19.  No other family members are eligible for coverage under the plan.

Cost

The vision plan is FREE for eligible individuals and free for their families!

 

The EyeMed Vision insurance plan has 3 coverage options: single, single +1 person (you + either a spouse/partner OR child), and family (you + multiple dependents). 

 

You do not have to enroll in the dental plan to enroll in the vision plan. 

Find a vision provider

Use the button above to search for an in-network provider in any zip code. Our network is "Select."

 

Click here for a sample list of local providers.

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Using your benefits online
Using benefits out-of-network

You can choose to see an out-of-network provider, but the benefits will be reduced and you will need to pay out-of-pocket and submit a claim to EyeMed for reimbursement. 

Extra EyeMed Benefits

​Contacts Direct Booster: all members that buy their contacts from Contacts Direct receive an additional $20 on top of their in-network benefit allowance, as well as free shipping!

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Freedom Pass allows members to get FREE frames, regardless of the price point, at any Sears or Target Optical retail location!

EyeMed Hearing Benefit

EyeMed is now partnering with Amplifon to offer EyeMed members a 40% discount off of hearing exams and a low price guarantee on set, discounted pricing of hearing aids. Please note the hearing care discount is not insurance. For more information, click here.