As part of the BlueExtrasSM discount program, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has arranged a vision discount program that offers all group members discounts on eye exams, contact lenses, frames, lenses and lens add-ons.* In addition, as part of their health care benefits, HMO members have a routine vision benefit that provides coverage for one eye examination every 12 months for the cost of their PCP or wellness copayment, when they visit a network provider.

Effective July 1, 2008, Davis Vision, Inc.**, will be replacing EyeMed Vision Care** within the BlueExtras program as the administrator for the vision discount program and for the HMO vision benefit program. Davis Vision began administering the vision discount program for non-HMO*** groups on January 1.

The Davis Vision network consists of major national and regional retail locations, such as Visionworks^® and EyeMasters,^® as well as independent ophthalmologists and optometrists.**** To find a provider convenient to them, members can visit the Davis Vision Web site.

In addition to discounts on eye exams and eyewear, all group members have access to discounts on laser vision correction through Davis Vision, featuring the TruVision** network. Members can also receive discounted pricing on replacement contact lenses through Davis Vision's Lens 1 2 3^® Mail Order Contact Lens Replacement Program.

To contact Davis Vision customer service or for more information about laser vision correction, HMO members can call (877) 393-8844. For details about replacement contact lenses, members should call (800) LENS-123.

*The vision care program is a discount program only. It is available to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois members at no additional charge and is not a part of their health care benefits.

**The relationships between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois and Davis Vision, Inc., EyeMed Vision Care and Davis Vision, Inc., on behalf of TruVision are that of independent contractors.

***Non-HMO refers to the following health plan products: PPO, BlueEdgeSM, BlueChoice^®, Comprehensive Major Medical and Point of Service.

****Changes to the provider network will occur as a result of this transition; LensCrafters^® and Pearle Vision^® will be replaced in the vision care network by other retail locations, such as Visionworks, as well as independent providers. Members should visit the Davis Vision Web site to confirm a provider is part of the network prior to scheduling an appointment for on or after July 1, 2008.