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Vision Insurance FAQ: Frame, Lens & Contact Lens Benefits

It goes without saying that vision insurance gives you lot real savings compared to being uninsured — so much so that y'all can see the departure. If you're new to VSP's vision insurance plans or are looking into becoming insured, you may take specific questions regarding frame, lens and contact benefits. We've made a listing of frequently asked questions that will assist yous observe the benefits of a VSP vision insurance plan:

Vision Insurance FAQ: How does a VSP frame allowance work?

VSP Individual Vision Plans allow y'all to go new frames and lenses every 12 months. This means y'all can redefine your look and style every year. No matter what your style is, here'south how it breaks down in terms of toll:

- There's a $25 copay for prescription glasses

- Single vision, lined bifocal and lined trifocal lenses are all covered past your VSP coverage and your copay

- For specific additional lens enhancements, here's a look at your out-of-pocket copays:

- Progressive lenses (standard, premium, custom): $0-175

- Anti-glare (anti-reflective blanket): $41 – $85

- Calorie-free-to-night lens tinting (photochromic adaptive lenses): $70 – $82

- Impact-resistant (polycarbonate) lenses: $31 – $35

- Scratch-resistant coating: $17 – $33

- Tinted (colored) lenses: $15 – $17

- UV protection: $xvi

Vision Insurance FAQ: What kind of frames can I select with my VSP vision insurance benefits?

Yous can buy whatever eyeglass frames that catch your eye. For frames, you become a $150 assart, plus 20% savings on any amount over that allowance. This means y'all can select any eyeglass frames within that price range, or you can buy more expensive frames and the $150 volition become toward that cost.

Your VSP vision plan also provides an extra $20 to spend, on height of your frame allowance, when yous purchase from the featured frame brands.* Earlier you purchase, be certain to ask your VSP network doctor about qualifying frame brands. If you demand more than 1 frame, with VSP vision insurance you save an additional 20% on additional glasses and sunglasses from any VSP dr. within 12 months of your eye exam.

Vision Insurance FAQ: What is a contact lens fitting examination?

This type of exam is dissimilar from a regular eye exam and is especially meant for contact lens wearers. During this eye exam, your VSP vision network doctor volition ensure that the lenses are fitting both optics properly and that the contact lenses are non harming your eyes in any way.

Vision Insurance FAQ: How can I utilise my elective contact lens allowance?

Instead of buying glasses (frames and lenses), you can purchase new contact lenses every 12 months. However, the difference is yous don't take a copay if yous opt for contact lenses instead of spectacles. You still get a $150 allowance, which you can use to purchase contacts and the contact lens test (see question above). Once you have your contact lens fitting examination, your VSP network doctor will allow you know what types of contact options are available to yous.

Vision Insurance FAQ: What are not-elective (medically necessary) contact lenses?

Non-elective contact lenses, besides chosen medically necessary contact lenses, are prescribed by your optometrist. Your centre physician volition permit you know if y'all need medically necessary contact lenses. These types of contacts are not covered by a VSP Private Vision Plan.

For more answers to frequently asked questions about plan coverage, doctor network, or plan use, visit our vision insurance FAQ section or vision benefits and savings page today.

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