Vision Service Plan | City of Somerville

Vision Service Plan (VSP)

The Vision Service Plan (VSP) is an additional voluntary benefit that allows you to purchase voluntary vision coverage at a relatively low cost and 100% employee contributory.

Note: Currently, for those employees who are enrolled in the GIC Health Insurance plans, you are offered one (1) eye exam every twenty-four (24) months and access to discounts on frames and lenses.

Enrolled members can choose to see any doctor of their choice; however, benefits are maximized when received through a VSP participating doctor. Members can choose from one of 30,000 participating doctors nationwide. VSP Doctors are located in retail, neighborhood, medical and professional settings.

Copays (apply in and out of network)
WellVision Exam	$10 copay
Materials	$25 copay

Copays (apply in and out of network)
WellVision Exam	$10 copay
Materials	$25 copay

Plan Frequencies
Exam	Once every plan year*
Lenses	Once every plan year*
Frame	Once every other plan year*
*Plan year begins July 1

Reimbursement
Services	Benefits with VSP Doctor	Out of Network Reimbursement
WellVision Exam:	Covered in full after copay	Reimbursed up to $45
Frame:	-Covered up to $150 retail allowance-20% off any amount above the retail allowance	Reimbursed up to $70
Lenses:Single VisionLined BifocalLined TrifocalLenticular	Covered in full after copayCovered in full after copayCovered in full after copayCovered in full after copay	Reimbursed up to $30Reimbursed up to $50Reimbursed up to $65Reimbursed up to $100
Contact Lenses(instead of glasses)	-$150 allowance for contacts, copay does not apply-Contact lens exam (fitting & eval) covered after $60 max copay	Reimbursed up to $105

Additional Savings

Lens enhancements are covered after a copay, saving members an average of 20-25%.
20% savings on additional glasses or sunglasses, including lens enhancements, from any VSP provider within 12 months of your last eye exam
Average 15% off the regular price, or 5% off the promotional price of laser vision correction services through VSP contracted laser centers

Member Exclusive Offers

Exclusive special offers from VSP and leading industry brands for VSP members only. Visit https://vsp.com/optical-discounts.html

Resources

Programs & Initiatives

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Technical Assistance Programming

If you are a business, consultant, or non-profit that may be able to support Somerville’s business community, we encourage you to respond to our Request for Information (RFI).

School Construction Advisory Group (CAG)

Members will develop a recommendation to the Mayor on both the location and scope of a renovated or new school to meet the needs of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School and potentially the Benjamin G. Brown School.

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