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Under the VSP Choice Plan, you can use any licensed vision provider you choose, but you’ll pay less when you use a VSP provider. If you use a non-VSP provider, you have to pay your bill in full, and VSP will reimburse you based on a schedule of benefits.

As a reminder, you can use Health Account credits to help pay these vision care costs.

To find a VSP provider in your area, go to VSP’s website or call 1-800-877-7195.

Vision Plan Provisions

Under the VSP Choice Plan, you can use any licensed vision provider you choose, but you’ll pay less when you use a VSP provider. If you use a non-VSP provider, you have to pay your bill in full, and VSP will reimburse you based on a schedule of benefits.

Remember, you can use your Health Account to pay for copayments and other vision charges.

Vision Plan Provisions
Choice of Doctor Any; for maximum benefits, use a VSP doctor
Go to vsp.com for a list of VSP providers
for a list of PPO and Premier Dentists
Copayments with VSP Doctor
  • $10 per exam
  • $25 for materials (lenses and/or frames)*
Benefits with VSP Doctor
All Costco locations are the VSP network, but only some Costco optometrists are in-network. Check with your Costco location to find out if VSP optometrists are available.
  • Vision exams – every 12 months
  • Eyeglass lenses – every 12 months
  • Frames – covered up to $150 once every 24 months (the Costco frame allowance is $80 every 24 months)
  • Standard progressive lenses -covered in full every 12 months
  • Elective contact lenses and contact lens exam (lifting and evaluation) covered up to $150 every 12 months, 15% off contact lens exam (you’ll be eligible for a frames allowance 12 months after you get contact lenses)
  • Visually necessary contact lenses-covered in full when obtained from a participating doctor and only with prior authorization from VSP for medically necessary condition
  • Ultraviolet lenses-covered
  • Photochromatic lenses-covered
  • Lasik-covered up to $250 per eye (lifetime limit)
Non-Covered Lens Options Extra savings on additional glasses and sunglasses, including lens options, from a VSP doctor within 12 months of your last exam.

*You’re responsible for charges that exceed the plan’s maximum allowance amounts and for the cost of cosmetic extras not covered by the plan, like blended, tinted or oversized lenses.

OTHER DISCOUNTS

Frames:

You can get an extra $20 to spend on featured frame brands from your VSP doctor. Go to vsp.com/specialoffers for details and a complete list of featured brands.

Retinal screenings:

You pay no more than a $39 copayment on routing retinal screenings as an enhancement to your VSP exam.

Diabetic Eyecare Plus Program:

For an extra $20 copay, you can get eye care services for members with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, glaucoma, and/or age-related macular degeneration (AMD)-plus retinal screenings for eligible members with diabetes.

Vision FAQs

Can I use my Health Account to pay for optometrist visit?

Yes. You may have to initially pay for your optometrist visit with your personal funds, but you can get reimbursed by filing a claim to the Health Account.

If I pay for my optometrist visit using my personal funds, how can I get reimbursed?

If you pay for your optometrist visit using your personal funds, you can be reimbursed by filing a claim to the Health Account or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) if you have one. See the Reimbursements section under Medical Anthem Members or Medical Kaiser Members for more information on how to process your reimbursement.

How do I contact VSP?

To contact VSP, visit VSP’s website or call 1-800-877-7195.

What is my VSP group number?

  • Union-represented employees
    401601-Div6, Class 3
  • Management/A&T employees
    401604-Div44, Class 8
  • Employees on LTD
    LTD Union-Represented Employees: 401601-Div 46, Class 3
    LTD Mgmt/A&T Employees: 401601-Div 52, Class 10

Questions?

Call the PG&E Benefits Service Center at
1-866-271-8144
Monday–Friday,
7:30 am–5 pm PT

Questions?

Contact VSP
1-800-877-7195

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