VSP - Essential Medical Eye Care for all VSP Insured Members
At
VSP® Vision Care, we're
committed to doing our part to "flatten the curve" and protect the
health and safety of our members. That's why, through the month of May, VSP has
expanded access to medical eye care services* for most VSP members and their
covered dependents. It is
now effective through May 31, 2020 for members who do not
already have this benefit.
By
doing so, these members now have access to supplemental medical eye care for
the detection, treatment, and management of ocular and visual conditions,
including conjunctivitis, eye trauma, or sudden changes in vision. They can see
their VSP network doctor in-person or remotely. Members can use their routine
VSP coverage for lost or broken glasses or replacement contact lenses to meet
immediate eyewear needs by contacting their VSP network doctor.
Access
to optometrists during this pandemic allows our members to maintain health and
visual acuity while easing the burden on primary care physicians and emergency
rooms. Visiting the ER may increase exposure to disease, as well as take
services away from critically ill patients.
For
members whose plan already covers essential medical eye care services, there is
no change, and they can continue receiving these services from their VSP
network doctor.
VSP
network doctors do so much more than help with vision correction. They diagnose
and treat conditions including conjunctivitis, eye trauma, and sudden changes
in vision. We understand the connection between eye care and overall health,
and this expanded access will allow our members to turn to their VSP network
doctor for essential medical eye care services when they need it most.
This
extended access to care is ready to use for VSP Members:
- Through
the month of May, if a member is experiencing a medical eye care
condition, they should contact their VSP network doctor.**
- There's
no change to premiums and no paperwork to complete.
- A
standard $20 copay may apply for some essential medical eye care.
- Members
receive treatment in a setting that is safe and comfortable including,
remote care when appropriate.
- Share
this flier
with your employees so they can learn about this extended benefit and
connect with their VSP doctor if they need this level of care.
Your
well-being is at the heart of everything we do, and it's at times like these
that we appreciate being able to do something for the greater good. Together
with our VSP network doctors, we with you and your employees a lifetime of good
health.