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Vision Program for HMO Members with a Materials Allowance

Your vision program includes a routine annual eye exam for you and your eligible dependents for the same cost as your office visit copayments. A referral from your primary care physician is not necessary.

You and your eligible dependents can also get one pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses every 12 or 24 months, depending on your plan design. These discounts are applied to the cost and then the amount of your materials allowance is subtracted. You only pay the remaining balance.

Please note: Benefits may vary according to plan design.
Check your Certificate of Healthcare Benefits booklet for details.

Vision Materials Member Discount
Frames
  Any available frame at EyeMed provider locations 40% off any regular priced frames.
Contact Lenses
  (discount applied to materials only)
  Permanent 15% discount off of usual and customary prices
  Disposable 10% discount off of usual and customary prices
Eyeglass Lenses
  Includes single vision, bifocal, trifocal or lenticular. Includes plastic, glass or polycarbonate. 40% off any regular priced lenses.
Lens Options
  Examples include progressive add-on to bifocal or trifocal, tints and coatings. 40% off usual and customary prices
Other Add Ons 40% off usual and customary prices
Additional Discounts
  Members will receive a 40% discount on all items not fully covered by the plan, excluding providers' professional services. Discounts may not be used in combination with any other discounts or promotions. Retail prices may vary by location.

Secondary Purchase Plan
After purchasing one pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses during the materials allowance period specified by your plan design, you may wish to purchase a second pair of eyewear. Or you may purchase additional eyewear before your plan's frequency limitation renews. The Secondary Purchase Plan fulfills these desires.

You and your eligible dependents can use the Secondary Purchase discount as often as you wish.

Vision Care Services Member Discount
Examination 
(with dilation as necessary)
$5 off routine exam
$10 off contact lens exam
Frames
  Any available frame at EyeMed provider locations 45% off any regular priced frames up to $130, plus an additional 20% off the balance over $130
Contact Lenses
  (discount applied to materials only)
  Permanent 15% discount off of usual and customary prices
Frequency
  Examination Unlimited
  Frame Unlimited
  Lenses Unlimited
  Contact Lenses Unlimited
Additional Discounts
  Members will receive a 20% discount on all items not fully covered by the plan, providers' professional services. Discounts may not be used in combination with any other discounts or promotions and retail prices may vary by location.

Vision Care Services Member Cost
Plastic Lenses (per pair)
  Single Vision $35
  Bifocal $55
  Trifocal $90
  Lenticular $90
Lens Options
  (paid by the member and added to your cost of the lenses)
  Basic Polycarbonate $35
  Scratch-Resistance Coating $15
  Tint (Solid or Gradient) $12
  Ultraviolet Coating $12
  Standard Anti-Reflective Coating $45
  Standard Progressive
(add on to bifocal)
$45
Other Add Ons 20% discount off of usual and customary prices
 
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