Vision
Healthy eyes and clear vision are an important part of your overall health and quality of life. You may enroll yourself and your eligible dependents or you may waive vision coverage. You do not have to be enrolled in medical coverage to elect vision coverage or cover the same dependents under medical and vision.
The Guardian Vision Plan, vision care services and supplies are covered in-network and out-of-network, your benefits are generally greater when you use in-network providers. Your costs are based on the family members you choose to cover
The Kaiser Vision Plan is available only to members enrolled in the Kaiser HMO medical plan. Members can receive routine eye exams and purchase eyewear through Kaiser optical centers. Coverage and services must be obtained within the Kaiser network.
Guardian Vision Plan
Benefit Highlights
In-Network
Exams
$10
Single Vision Lenses
Copay applies
Bifocal Lenses
Copay applies
Trifocal Lenses
Copay applies
Frames
up to $200.00, and then 20% discount on amounts over $200.00
Contacts (in lieu of glasses)
Up to: $200.00
Frequency
Exams
Once every 12 months
Lenses
Once every 12 months
Frames
Once every 24 months
Contacts
Once every 12 months
Out-of-Network Reimbursement
Exams
Up to: $39.00
Single Vision Lenses
Up to: $23.00
Bifocal Lenses
Up to: $37.00
Trifocal Lenses
Up to: $49.00
Frames
Up to: $46.00
Contacts (in lieu of glasses)
Up to: $100.00
Frequency
Exams
Once every 12 months
Lenses
Once every 12 months
Frames
Once every 24 months
Contacts
Once every 12 months
Plan Cost (Semi-Monthly)
Full-Time
Employee Only: $0.00
Employee + One: $0.00
Employee and Family: $0.00
Part-Time
Employee Only: $0.00
Employee + One: $0.00
Employee and Family: $0.00
Kaiser Vision
Benefit Highlights
In-Network Only
Exams
No charge
Single Vision Lenses
$0
Bifocal Lenses
$0
Trifocal Lenses
$0
Frames
Up to $175.00
Contacts (in lieu of glasses)
Up to $175.00
Frequency
Exams
Once every 12 months
Lenses
Once every 12 months
Frames
Once every 24 months
Contacts
Once every 12 months