Employee Benefits: Vision Plan

Eligibility

Regular full-time and regular part-time employees working 20 hours per week are eligible on the first day of the month after employment.

Cost

USP pays a substantial portion of the cost of the coverage. Employee pre-tax bi-weekly contributions are:

Employee

$1.51

Employee +1

$2.31

Employee +2 or more

$4.14

Amount of Benefit

Vision care through Vision Service Plan (VSP) includes eye exams, and routine diagnostic testing at a participating provider. After a $10 co-payment, frames and lenses (or contact lenses) are covered up to the plan allowance. Laser eye surgery is covered at a reduced price.

In-Network benefits:

  • $10 copayment for an eye exam and/or the eyewear
  • Plan provides for an eye exam, lenses, frames, and contact lenses every 12 months from the last date of service
  • Single vision, lined bifocal, and lined trifocal lenses are covered in full
  • $120 allowance toward any frame of your choice plus 20% off any amount over the allowance
  • No co-payment for contact lenses. $120 allowance applied to the contact lens exam (fitting and evaluation) and the contact lenses. 15% discount off the contact lens exam before the allowance is applied
  • Laser correction surgery, preoperative and postoperative care at a reduced price