Vision Plans for Individuals
When You Buy Vision Insurance — you gain insights into your overall health! — How?
An MD can see the blood vessels in back of the eye — they are the same as in your heart and brain !
The VSP MD, when conducting a Well Vision Exam, uses technology [like in the picture] to allow her to detect:
● high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol!
● eye disease such as — glaucoma — it's a serious problem!]
Note: More than 50% didn't know they had this because symptoms are so subtle!
● if individuals:
-> over 65 have cataracts or macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness.
-> have symptoms of digital eye strain.
BTW: More than two-thirds of Americans have these conditions.
Bottom line — getting insights from an optometrist or ophthalmologist on whether there are serious health issues before you notice any symptoms is a — big value! !
Two other points:
- > A chief medical officer recently indicated — "the most important health care event you can do is a regular eye examination".
- > Waiting to get a check up because "your eyes are fine" may be too late since you could face high medical treatment expenses!
Thus, Buy VSP insurance because your vision is so so important!
How does vision insurance work? Lets look at — one plan:
VSP's Base Plan — $17.10 a month for one person — provides:
● An annual exam for a $15 co-pay
● Frames for a $25 co-pay, then a $150 allowance every 12 months!
Plus 20% savings on the additional cost if you select a "fancier" frame.
● Lenses for $25 co-pay
[every 12 months]
Contact lenses have a $150 allowance.
● Access to - TruHearing with up to 60% saving on digital hearing aids.
Why VSP! Proud to partner with a company, which:
● Works to keep out-of-pocket costs low. For example, their allowance for frames is the best among Individual vision insurance plans..
● Includes in-network independent eye doctors - lots of them.
● Is the only national not-for-profit vision company.
● Has 87% of the individuals who sign up continuing.
Want more details on VSP's coverage — before you buy?
This link takes you to a VSP page with:
● Coverage highlights of CT's Base & EasyOptions & Standard plans.
● Charts to show an example of savings when you own.
● More details on the plan on the link below each column.
To see plan details and the cost (monthly & annual) so you can decide which is right for you — select:
● The Get Rates button above the column.
● CT under Home State.
● The coverage button for one plan
● The link at the bottom to see a pdf of details for that plan
● The Continue button in the middle and right side of the page
● The blue enroll button at the top to sign up on line
How to use? Just tell the VSP MD you have VSP's Individual Vision Insurance. There is no ID card - they take care of the details.