Vision insurance benefits typically restart once a calendar year (12 months) or once every other calendar year (24 months). If you have purchased your insurance directly, this date may not be January 1st. Be sure to check your benefit package for information specific to your plan.
Is VSP once a year?
You will receive one spectacle examination per Calendar Year, plus one of the following every two Calendar Years: (1) $200 toward the retail cost of eyeglass frames and full coverage of eyeglass lenses or (2) $300 toward contact lenses and contact lens fitting and evaluation fees.
How do I verify my VSP?
Please call VSP at (800) 877-7195 if you have any questions. This information doesn't guarantee your eligibility of coverage. Your VSP provider will contact VSP to check your eligibility.
Can you have 2 VSP plans?
Patients are often eligible for benefits under two concurrent VSP plans. For example, a patient who has VSP benefits through her employer and her spouse's employer may be eligible to coordinate those benefits and qualify for more services. Record the patient's secondary VSP insurance plan in the patient's profile.
What happens if you have double vision insurance?
When an employee has two different insurance plans at the same time, they have dual coverage. One plan will be designated as the primary plan and will pay first, the other will be designated as the secondary plan and will pay second.
How many glasses can you get with VSP?
The VSP Individual Vision Plan can only be applied towards prescription glasses and sunglasses. However, you can get an additional 20% off an additional pair of glasses and apply that to regular sunglasses.
Can I have two insurance plans?
Yes, you can have two health insurance plans. Having two health insurance plans is perfectly legal, and many people have multiple health insurance policies under certain circumstances.
How do I get my VSP member number?
Your employer (or client) establishes your member ID number through VSP. It is often your social security number, but it may also be a unique ID number. If you're unsure of what your member ID is, you can check with your benefits office or call us at 800.877. 7195.
How do I set up VSP?
Through an Exchange or Marketplace If you are eligible, go directly to the enrollment website and enroll in VSP Vision Care. Purchase an Individual Plan If you don't have access to a plan through your employer, you can go to vspdirect.com to view plan options starting as low as $17/month.
Does VSP have policy number?
VSP does not generally give out ID Cards, but they are available online for you to print. If you are not sure what your Member ID #, Group ID #, or Policy Number is to schedule an appointment with a VSP network doctor, give our customer service team a call at 800.877. 7195.
How does insurance work for vision?
How Vision Insurance Works. When you have vision insurance, you send the vision insurer a check for your premium for individual plans or have the premium deducted from your paycheck for employer-sponsored plans. In exchange, you'll receive benefits such as discounted vision exams, glasses, and contacts.
How much is eye insurance a month?
What Are the Expected Costs of Vision Insurance? You should expect to pay between $5 and $15 per person per month for vision insurance.
How much does vision insurance cost out of pocket?
What Are the Expected Costs of Vision Insurance? You should expect to pay between $5 and $15 per person per month for vision insurance. This is in addition to copays or deductibles, which vary based on which services you're trying to get and the state where you live.