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What is EyeMed Vision care?

EyeMed Vision care is available to faculty, post-doctoral associates and managerial & professional staff on a voluntary basis. Post-doctoral fellows are not eligible. This means that you pay 100% of the premiums. For members of the plan, EyeMed offers savings up to 40% off of retail price on eyewear with unlimited additional discounts on secondary purchases. EyeMed summary of benefits.

Annual vision exams are not a benefit of the EyeMed program because they are covered by Yale's medical plans. However, with EyeMed you will be able to purchase frames, lenses and contact lenses at an attractive price and your monthly contributions are pre-tax. Use Benefits Contribution Calculator for rates.

If you will be participating in flexible spending in 2008, you will be able to submit claims for any out-of-pocket expenses related to this vision program. The monthly contribution is not an FSA eligible expense; however the final dollar amount you spend on eyewear is. EyeMed offers an attractive benefits design at an affordable price. Enroll in the Vision plan and enroll in a Flexible Spending Account.

To nominate a vision provider to the EyeMed vision network, complete this form and submit directly to EyeMed. To locate a provider- click here EyeMed Vision.

EyeMed Vision Summary of Benefits

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Vision Care Services Member Cost Out-of-Network Discount

Frames: Any available frame at provider location, certain exclusions apply- check with provider	$0 Copay; $130 Allowance, 20% off balance over $130	$65
Standard Plastic Lenses:
Single Vision	$15 Copay	$25
Bifocal	$15 Copay	$40
Trifocal	$15 Copay	$55
Lens Options:
UV Coating	$15	N/A
Tint (Solid and Gradient)	$15	N/A
Standard Scratch-Resistance	$15	N/A
Standard Polycarbonate	$40	N/A
Standard Anti-Reflective Coating	$45	N/A
Standard Progressive (Add-on to Bifocal)	$65	N/A
Other Add-Ons and Services	20% off Retail Price	N/A
Contact Lenses Contact lens allowance includes materials only
Conventional	$130 allowance, 15% off balance over $130	$104
Disposable	$130 allowance, plus balance over $130	$104
Medically Necessary	$0 Copay, Paid-in-Full	$200
Frequency:
Frame	Once every 24 months
Lenses or Contact Lenses	Once every 12 months