Vision Plans
This page covers the following topics:
- Overview
- Vision Care and COBRA
- Vision Care and HIPAA
- Vision Care and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
- Additional Information
Overview
Coverage provided under vision plans can
range from routine eye exams, framing
and fitting of glasses and lenses, to services for the diagnosis and
treatment of
eye diseases, such as glaucoma. The expenses of these services tend to
vary based on the provider--depending on the plan, vision insurance may
cover services performed by ophthalmologists
(medical doctors), optometrists, or opticians. Types of coverage that
vision plans provide can also vary,
so employers should assess what level of coverage they want to make
available based on employee needs and cost containment.