The University offers two vision plan options—the Basic Plan and the Enhanced Plan. Both plans are administered by Superior Vision and pay benefits for eye examinations, prescription eyewear and contact lenses.
Under both plans, you can see a provider in the Superior Vision National network or an out-of-network provider. However, you’ll always pay more for out-of-network services.
Here’s what you’ll pay for in-network care:
Basic Plan
Enhanced Plan
Routine Eye Exam (once per year)
$10
$10
Materials (lenses and frames only)
$20 ($125 frame allowance); benefit available once every two years
$20 ($150 frame allowance); benefit available once per year
Contact Lens Fitting (once per year)
$25 ($50 retail allowance for specialty contact fitting after copay)
$25 ($50 retail allowance for specialty contact fitting after copay)
Lenses (one pair per year)
Single Vision
$0
$0
Bifocal
$0
$0
Trifocal
$0
$0
Progressive
Difference between progressive and standard retail lined trifocal
$0 (Premium lenses are subject to an allowance maximum)
Scratch coat
Discounts*
$0
Ultraviolet coat
Discounts*
$0
Contact Lenses (instead of eyeglass lenses and frames)
$120 allowance per calendar year
$150 allowance per calendar year
*Certain Superior Vision providers offer discounts ranging from 10-30% on services and supplies. Discounts vary by provider; not all providers offer discounts.
You don’t need an ID card to use your vision benefits—just let the provider know you have Superior Vision coverage when you get to your appointment.
Out-of-network care will be reimbursed after you submit a claim, up to plan limits. Copays for out-of-network services will be deducted from your reimbursement.
