VSP - Extended Access to Essential Medical Eye Care for Employees
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 April, VSP has
expanded access to medical eye care services* for most VSP members and their
covered dependents. It is effective today, through April 30, 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 also 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.
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This extended access to care is ready to use for VSP Members:
· For the month of April, 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.
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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 wish you and your
employees a lifetime of good health.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions.
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