Vision

Valdosta City Schools partners with Ameritas to bring you a vision program designed to support your health and save you money. With this plan option, the exam, lens, and frame benefit are available once every 12 months.  Through the EyeMed or VSP Choice network, the Valdosta City Schools Plan offers a wide selection of providers to choose from.

 


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Maximize your vision benefits by utilizing in-network providers. You have two plan options, each offering a unique network with a wide selection of vision care providers. Each plan includes coverage for exams, lenses (contact or eyeglass), and frames. Either eyeglasses or contact lenses are allowed per frequency.

Base EyeMed Plan
This cost-effective option gives you access to the EyeMed network of vision providers. Benefits include coverage for exams and lenses every 12 months and frames every 24 months.To find EyeMed providers, visit www.eyemed.com and select the Insight network.

Enhanced VSP Plan
With higher premiums, this plan provides access to the VSP network of providers. The frame benefit is available every 12 months under this plan. To locate VSP providers, visit www.vsp.com and select the VSP Choice network.

The district’s vision plans do not allow duplicate coverage for dependents, including children and spouses. Dependents can only be enrolled under one dental plan through the district to ensure streamlined benefits and compliance with plan guidelines.

Vision Coverage
Base EyeMed Plan
Enhanced VSP Plan
Deductibles
 $10 exam
$10 eyeglass lenses or frames 		$10 exam
$10 eyeglass lenses or frames
Lenses (per pair)
Single, Bifocal, Trifocal, Progressive
 Covered in full
Standard: $65 + lens deductible
Premium Tiers 1-3 : $85 - $110 + lens deductible
Premium Tier 4: $65 + 80% of charge less $120 allowance 		Covered in full
Standard: covered in full
Patient pays difference between base lens and progressive lens
Contacts
Elective
Medically necessary
Up to $130
Covered in full
Up to $150
Covered in full
Frame allowance
 $130 $150
Frequencies (months)
Exam, Lens, Frame
12|12|24
Based on calendar year
12|12|12
Based on calendar year

Annual Eye Exams

We encourage all employees to have an annual eye exam with a doctor of optometry, even if you have clear vision.  It’s important to be proactive in taking care of your eyesight.  Many vision problems with discreet symptoms go undetected for long periods of time.  When vision problems are not addressed in a timely manner, they can lead to larger health complications down the road.

 

It is recommended to get an eye exam at least once a year, especially over the age of 40 when the risk of vision problems and other health conditions increases. Eye exams can detect signs of serious health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and cancer.   


The American Optometric Association also encourages children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years receive an eye exam by a licensed pediatric optometrist to ensure their vision is properly developing in the early stages of life.  After that, annual eye exams are recommended.

SHBP Vision Benefit

If you are enrolled in a SHBP Medical Plan, the plan covers 100% of one routine eye exam every 24 months. The State Health Benefit Plan does not cover vision materials such as eyeglasses or contact lenses.

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Dowload the Ameritas Benefits App for easy access to your vision care benefits. 

Non-Medical Enrollment and Questions:
(866) 933-2460

Medical Enrollment and Questions:
(800) 610-1863

General Questions: help@vcsbenefits.org

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