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    Group Vision Plan

    Vision Care, Inc. (VCI), a subsidiary of CompBenefits, VisionCare, Inc. (VCI), a subsidiary of CompBenefits, offers the Optix prepaid vision plan to all employees eligible for medical and dental coverage regardless of union affiliation. Employees pay the full cost of the program. You and your enrolled dependents, if any, will receive an annual comprehensive eye exam at no charge with a participating optometrist or ophthalmologist. Members may also receive a pair of glasses every year, with a $10 copay, from a special selection of frames available at participating providers. Contact lenses or other frames are available as alternate benefits. This program allows you to use non-participating providers and be reimbursed according to the non-participating benefit schedule. See the Optix plan literature for plan benefits, limitations and rates.
    Please see page 12 for dependents eligible to participate in group dental and vision benefits.
    Optix Group Vision Plan
    Prepaid vision care is a valuable benefit that every employee should consider.

    Excellent Benefits
    You and your family can receive a comprehensive eye exam, once a year, with a $10 co-payment from a participating optometrist ophthalmologist. You may also receive a pair of glasses every year, at no extra charge, chosen from a large selection of frames available at participating providers. If you prefer non-covered frames or contact lenses, alternate benefits are available. See plan literature for complete details

    What you can expect?

    • Immediate savings

    • Convenient locations
    • Quality professional care and services
    • No complicated forms to fill out
    • No long waits for rebates
    • Out of network benefits

    Biweekly rates  26 pay periods
       
    Employee only $2.06
    Employee + one dependent  $4.12
    Employee + two or more dependents $7.57

    LASIK
    Optix offers the LASIK procedure for plan members who are nearsighted or have astigmatism and wear glasses or contacts. Optix has contracted with many of the finest LASIK facilities and eye doctors to offer this procedure at substantially reduced fees.

    Easy as 1-2-3...
    • Look for the Optix Benefit Brochure at the enrollment sessions and remember to elect Optix coverage on your enrollment form if you are not currently enrolled.
    • When you are ready for services, call one of the Optix providers listed in your benefits brochure.
    • Identify yourself as an Optix member and sign the benefits form at the time of your appointment.

    That's all you do. We do the rest!

    For more Information

    For additional information on Optix vision benefits and rates, refer to the Optix Plan literature, attend a regional meeting or contact the plan by  calling our toll-free number: 1-800-EYE-CURE.

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