Vision Insurance
While health insurance typically covers eye injuries and procedures like cataract surgery, individual vision insurance helps cover expenses like exams, prescription eyeglasses, and contact lenses.
Regular exams can prevent eye disease and even vision loss.
If you’re diabetic, having vision insurance is even more important for managing and protecting your sight.
Get quotes and enroll on your own or connect with a licensed agent for expert guidance at no additional cost!
Available in: FL, GA, MD, MS, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA
VisionWise
From UnitedHealthcare. Large provider & retail network. Allowance for glasses & contacts.
$15
Estimated monthly starting price.
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Large Provider Network
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Eye Exams Included
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$150 Allowance
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$10 Lens Copay
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No Waiting Periods!
EyeMed
Eye exams and a generous allowance for frames & contact lenses. Lowest priced plan.
$5
Estimated monthly starting price.
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Plans start at $5 a month
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EyeMed Healthy
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EyeMed Bold
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EyeMed Bright
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Coverage On Day One!
What Does Vision Insurance Cover?
Many people receive vision benefits through their employer. If that’s not available, you can purchase individual vision insurance directly from an insurance company or through a broker.
Typically, vision insurance covers:
- Annual eye exams: Coverage for routine checkups to assess eye health and vision changes.
- Eyeglasses: Includes frames and lenses, with options for lens enhancements like anti-glare or scratch-resistant coatings.
- Contact lenses: Covers a portion of the cost for contact lenses, often including disposable or specialized lenses.
- Prescription sunglasses: Some plans cover prescription sunglasses, offering an additional layer of protection for your eyes.
- Lens upgrades: Options like transition lenses (which darken in sunlight) or progressive lenses (for multiple prescriptions in one lens).
- LASIK and elective procedures: Some plans may offer discounts or coverage for corrective vision surgeries like LASIK.
Insurance rates are highly regulated, and brokers cannot alter them. However, a licensed professional can answer your questions and guide you through the process at no additional cost.
UnitedHealthcare VisionWise
As our most popular plan, UnitedHealthcare VisionWise offers comprehensive vision benefits with no waiting period, so you can make an appointment the next day.
- VisionWise
- VisionWise Premier
Available in: FL, GA, MD, MS, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA
EyeMed Vision
EyeMed starts at $5 a month with three popular plans: Healthy, Bold & Bright to fit your budget with network providers throughout the country.
As a member, you save on frames, lenses or contacts in-network at popular eyewear stores like LensCrafters, Target Optical and Glasses.com.
Available in: FL, GA, MD, MS, NC, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA
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