You have two options, the Standard option or the Premium “buy-up” option. In-network benefits are covered in full (after copay), including comprehensive exams, eye glasses with standard single vision, lined bifocal or lined trifocal lenses, standard scratch-resistant coating and frames or contacts in lieu of eye glasses.
with only a small copay charged to you.
so you can choose the method of vision correction you prefer.
giving you the opportunity to save money with more generous in-network benefits.
You may choose to see any in- or out-of-network provider you’d like, but you’ll generally pay less when you stay in network. To find a network provider close to you, visit UnitedHealthcare Vision Plan or call 800.638.3120.
Standard | Premium | |
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Frequency of Exams | Every 6 months | Every 6 months |
Frequency of Lenses, Frames, Contacts | Every 12 months | Every 12 months |
Copay — Exam / Materials | $10 / $25 | $10 / $25 |
Frame Benefit | $130 | $130 |
Lens Options — Standard Scratch-Resistant Coating and Polycarbonate Lenses | Covered in full | Covered in full |
Lens Options — Standard and Deluxe Progressive Lenses | Not covered | Covered in full (main advantage to this option) |
Selection Contact Lenses (Formulary Contacts*) | If you choose disposable contacts, up to 6 boxes are included when obtained from an in-network provider | If you choose disposable contacts, up to 8 boxes are included when obtained from an in-network provider |
Non-Selection Contact Lenses | $150 | $200 |
*A list can be found at UnitedHealthcare Vision Plan.
Review your 2023 UnitedHealthcare Vision plan coverages.
Vision Plan Premiums (26 Times Per Year) | Employee Only | Employee + Child(ren) | Employee + Spouse | Employee + Family |
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Full-Time & Part-Time Employees | ||||
Standard Plan | $2.87 | $5.59 | $5.34 | $8.48 |
Premium Plan | $4.48 | $8.36 | $8.77 | $13.33 |