INSURANCE
The cost of routine eye exams and prescription eyewear can be of real concern. In many cases, vision insurance can lower these annual expenses. Our knowledgeable staff is experienced in working with a variety of insurance providers. We will work directly with you and your insurer to submit claims regarding your vision care. We strive to ensure that you understand your insurance coverage and will answer any questions you may have regarding your benefits.
Vision Insurance
A vision insurance plan is not the same as health insurance. Regular health insurance plans protect you against financial losses due to unexpected eye injuries or disease. Vision insurance, on the other hand, is a wellness benefit designed to provide routine eye care, prescription eyewear and other vision-related services at a reduced cost.
Many current vision plans are designed to cover most of the basic vision-related costs, but not all costs associated with eye care and eyewear. Most plans require a co-payment for the eye examination and offer additional allowances and benefits which are applied toward the cost of your purchase of frames, eyeglass lenses and contact lenses.
We are in network providers for the following insurance plans:
VSP
Medical Insurance
We also provide diagnosis and treatment of eye infections and other medically related ocular diseases. These types of medical office visits are often covered by your medical insurance plan. Some medical insurance plans include coverage for routine eye exams. Most plans require a co-payment for the eye examination.
We are in network providers for the following insurance plans:
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Health Partners
Medica
Medicare
Preferred One
Insurance Plan Tips
1. Eye Exam Coverage
Some medical insurance plans include coverage for routine eye exams others only provide coverage for medical eye exams. Vision plans usually cover routine eye exam.
2. Contact Your Insurance Company to Check Coverage
Please check with your medical and vision insurance companies to verify your coverage prior to your visit. Your insurance company's website is a good resource to understand your benefits.
3. Plan ahead each year
Each year you can select a new vision plan that covers your needs. By planning ahead, you can select a plan that includes things like contact lenses, anti-glare coating, and progressive lenses that may only be covered by signing up for a higher coverage plan.
Insurance plans can be complicated and confusing. Please feel free to contact us for assistance with understanding and getting the most out your insurance.