Group Vision Insurance Plan Summary
This document provides a detailed summary of benefits and coverage for the Group Vision Insurance plan, including deductibles, lens options, and network details effective from 10/1/2027.
B.C. Clark Standard Insurance Company Group Vision Insurance Help protect your eye health with coverage for exams, glasses and contacts. This summary of benefits and coverage shows how you and The Standard would share the cost for covered vision care services. NOTE: This is only a summary; for detailed information on coverage, please consult your certificate of coverage. Plan 1: Balanced Care Vision I Plan Summary Effective Date: 10/1/2027 VSP Choice Network + Affiliates Out of Network Deductibles $10 Exam $10 Exam $10 Eye Glass Lenses or Frames* $10 Eye Glass Lenses or Frames Annual Eye Exam Covered in full Up to $45 Lenses (per pair) Single Vision Covered in full Up to $30 Bifocal Covered in full Up to $50 Trifocal Covered in full Up to $65 Lenticular Covered in full Up to $100 Progressive See lens options NA Contacts Fit & Follow Up Exams Covered in full Not covered Elective Up to $130 Up to $105 Medically Necessary Covered in full Up to $210 Frame Allowance $130** Up to $70 Frequencies (months) Exam/Lens/Frame 12/12/24 12/12/24 Based on calendar year Based on calendar year *Deductible applies to a complete pair of glasses or to frames, whichever is selected. **The Costco and Walmart allowance will be the wholesale equivalent. Lens Options (participant cost)* VSP Choice Network + Affiliates Out of Network (Other than Costco) Progressive Lenses Standard Covered in full Up to Lined Bifocal allowance. Premium Covered in full Up to Lined Bifocal allowance. Std. Polycarbonate Covered in full for dependent children $33 adults Not covered Solid Plastic Dye $15 (except Pink I & II) Not covered Plastic Gradient Dye $17 Not covered Photochromatic Lenses (Glass & Plastic) Covered in full Not covered Scratch Resistant Coating Covered in full Not covered Anti - Reflective Coating Covered in full Not covered Ultraviolet Coating Covered in full Not covered *Lens Option participant costs vary by prescription, option chosen and retail locations.
B.C. Clark Standard Insurance Company Monthly Rates Employee Only (EE) $9.73 EE + Spouse $19.46 EE + Children $18.48 EE + Spouse & Children $29.04 Additional Balanced Care Vision I Choice Network Features Contact Lenses Elective Allowance can be applied to disposables, but the dollar amount must be used all at once (provider will order 3 or 6 month supply). Applies when contacts are chosen in lieu of glasses. For plans without a separate contact fitting & evaluation (which includes follow up contact lens exams), the cost of the fitting and evaluation is deducted from the allowance. Additional Glasses 20% off additional complete pairs of prescription glasses and/or prescription sunglasses.* Frame Discount VSP offers 20% off any amount above the retail allowance.* Laser VisionCare VSP offers an average discount of 15% off or 5% off a promotional offer for LASIK Custom LASIK and PRK. The maximum out-of-pocket per eye for participants is $1,800 for LASIK and $2,300 for custom LASIK using Wavefront technology, and $1,500 for PRK. In order to receive the benefit, a VSP provider must coordinate the procedure. Low Vision With prior authorization, 75% of approved amount (up to $1,000 is covered every two years). Based on applicable laws, reduced costs may vary by doctor location. Section 125 This plan is provided as part of the Policyholder's Section 125 Plan. Each employee has the option under the Section 125 Plan of participating or not participating in this plan. If an employee does not elect to participate when initially eligible, he/she may elect to participate at the Policyholder's next Annual Election Period. Vision Plan Participant Service Balanced Care Vision I from The Standard features the money-saving eye care network of VSP. Customer service is available to plan participants through VSP's well-trained and helpful service representatives. Call or go online to locate the nearest VSP network provider, view plan benefit information and more. VSP Call Center: 800.877.7195 Service representative hours: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pacific Saturday Interactive Voice Response available 24/7 Locate a VSP provider at: www.standard.com/services
B.C. Clark Standard Insurance Company About The Standard For more than 100 years, we have been dedicated to our core purpose: to help people achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, The Standard is a nationally recognized provider of group employee benefits. To learn more about products from The Standard, visit us at www.standard.com . The Standard is a marketing name for StanCorp Financial Group, Inc. and subsidiaries. Insurance products are offered by Standard Insurance Company of Portland, Oregon, in all states except New York. Product features and availability vary by state and are solely the responsibility of Standard Insurance Company. This form is a benefit highlight, not a certificate of insurance. This policy has exclusions, limitations, reductions of benefits, and terms under which the policy may be continued in force or terminated. Please contact The Standard or your employer for additional information, including costs and complete details of coverage.
