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The UH Voluntary Vision Plan provides benefit allowances toward the cost of either prescription eyeglasses (lenses and frames) or contact lenses. Vision care services are available through any Anthem Blue View Vision provider. You can use non-Blue View providers, but you reduce your out-of-pocket expenses by using a participating provider. You can enroll in the vision plan even if you do not enroll in a UH medical plan.

You pay the full cost of coverage on a pre-tax basis. Your contributions for coverage are deducted from the first and second pay of every month.

How the Vision Plan Works

Simply show your vision ID card at any participating retail location for coverage on frames and lenses, or any participating provider for coverage on contact lenses. Please note that you can get coverage for either glasses or contact lenses in a plan year, but not both.

Covered Services Plan pays for
Blue View Vision Providers
Plan reimburses for
Non-Blue View Providers1
Eye Exams Not covered
Standard Lenses … once every 12 months
Single visions lenses 100%, no copay Up to $40
Bifocal lenses (pair) 100%, no copay Up to $60
Progressive lenses (standard pair) 100%, after $65 copay Up to $60
Trifocal lenses (pair) 100%, no copay Up to $80
Frames … once every 12 months2
  100% up to $120 retail value, no copay3 Up to $45
Contact lenses4once every 12 months2
Elective contact lenses (instead of frame and lens benefits)
Conventional
contact lenses5
100% up to $120 retail value, no copay;
15% discount on amount over $120
Up to $105
Disposable
contact lenses5
100% up to $120 retail value, no copay Up to $105
Non-elective contact lenses 100%, no copay Up to $210
Note: Fitting fees are not covered
1 Represents plan’s allowance towards eligible benefits and may not cover all charges.
2 From last date of service.
3 Maximum allowable amount is for frames purchased from Blue View Vision Provider. Insured person receives 20% off balance over plan allowance.
4See Certificate of Insurance (Certificate) for definitions of elective and non-elective contact lenses.
5 If the insured person chooses conventional contact lenses greater than the plan allowance, the insured person will receive a 15% discount toward the difference. If the insured person chooses disposable lenses greater than the plan allowance, the insured person is responsible for the balance.
Locating a Provider
The provider network includes retail locations such as Union Eye Care, LensCrafters, Target Optical and JCPenney Optical.
About Eye Exams

An annual eye exam is covered as preventive care for each plan member under UH medical plans. Eye exams are not covered under the UH Voluntary Vision Plan. If you do not enroll in a UH medical plan, you are responsible for the cost of the eye exam.