Covered California
Covered California’s Pathway to Vision Coverage
Covered California and VSP® Vision Care have partnered to offer consumers a pathway to vision coverage. Beginning February 16, consumers will have access to shop for VSP vision benefits via a specific Covered California link found on CoveredCA.com. This link will go-live on February 16.
Monday, February 15, VSP will be emailing all certified Covered California Insurance Agents with enrollment instructions and an Agent Application Form, which includes an Agent Agreement. Complete the Agent Application Form from the VSP email or found on the VSP Enrollment Site. The link will go-live on February 16, to begin enrolling consumers into vision coverage through Covered California.
Peek Into What the Plan Offers
Overview of the full service plan offered by VSP to Covered California participants:
• $15 exam copay/$25 glasses copay
• Single vision, lined bifocal, or lined trifocal lenses when glasses are selected versus contact lenses
• $120 frame allowance or contact lens allowance
• Contact lens – the fitting and evaluation is fully covered with no copay, allowing members to use their full allowance toward the purchase of contacts
While adult vision care is important for Covered California members, adult vision care is not an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act and coverage is handled directly through VSP. Vision services for children are an essential health benefit and are included in all health plans purchased through Covered California.
Enrollment with VSP into vision plans is available year-round and is available during and outside of the Open Enrollment Period.