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- National Vision HMO (For Kaiser Enrollees)<\/a><\/li>\n
- CareFirst\/Davis Vision<\/a><\/li>\n
- Vision Benefit by Comparison<\/a><\/li>\n
- Limitations and Exclusions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\nNational Vision HMO (For Kaiser Enrollees)<\/h3>\n
If enrolled in the Kaiser Permanente HMO Plan, you can use the Kaiser Vision and National Vision network for vision coverage.<\/strong> Eye exams require a $15 copay. You may also receive discounts on frames and lenses from in-network providers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nCareFirst\/Davis Vision<\/h3>\n
If you are enrolled in the CareFirst PPO Plan or the Blue Choice HMO Plan, you are eligible for vision benefits through Davis Vision.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Under the CareFirst PPO Plan, you must pay a $15 copay for an eye exam. You are limited to one eye exam annually. You can also receive discounts on frames and lenses when using a Davis Vision provider.<\/p>\n
Under the Blue Choice HMO Plan, you can have eye exams through Davis Vision for a $15 copay. Ophthalmologist visits through the HMO are free of charge with a referral from your primary care provider.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nVision Benefit by Comparison<\/h3>\n
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\n Plan Coverage<\/th>\n NVA (included with Kaiser)<\/th>\n DAVIS VISION (included with Blue Choice)<\/th>\n DAVIS VISION (included with CareFirst PPO)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n Vision Coverage (Active Employees)<\/strong><\/td>\n Exams through HMO: $15; discounted lenses and frames through National Vision Administrators (NVA)<\/td>\n Exams through Davis Vision: $15 co-pay Ophthalmologist visits through HMO: $0 co-pay with a referral from PCP; discounted frames and lenses through Davis Vision<\/td>\n Eye exam through Davis Vision: $15 One eye exam per calendar year; discounts on frames, lenses, and contacts when you use a Davis Vision provider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Vision Coverage (Retired Employees)<\/strong><\/td>\n Exams through HMO: NVA discounts are not available to retired employees and widows<\/td>\n Exams through Davis Vision: $15 co-pay Ophthalmologist visits through HMO: $0 co-pay with a referral from PCP; discounted frames and lenses through Davis Vision<\/td>\n One eye exam per calendar year; discounts on frames, lenses, and contacts when you use a Davis Vision provider<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Eye Exams<\/strong><\/td>\n $15 co-pay<\/td>\n $15 through Davis Vision and $0 through HMO with a referral from PCP<\/td>\n $15 co-pay at participating Davis Vision providers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Frequency<\/strong><\/td>\n Annually<\/td>\n Annually<\/td>\n Annually<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Frames<\/strong><\/td>\n You select any frame type from a participating provider and pay the wholesale price plus 50%. (You save because the retail price is often three times the wholesale cost.)<\/td>\n Up to $70 retail: You pay $40. Over $70 retail: You pay $40 plus 90% of the amount over $70<\/td>\n Up to $70 retail: You pay $40. Over $70 retail: You pay $40 plus 90% of the amount over $70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lenses<\/strong><\/td>\n For example, per the schedule, your cost would be $31\/pair for single-vision plastic lenses.<\/td>\n You pay
\nSingle: $35
\nBifocal: $55 Trifocal: $65<\/td>\nYou pay
\nSingle: $35
\nBifocal: $55
\nTrifocal: $65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\nLimitations and Exclusions<\/h3>\n
Refer to the benefits booklet from your carrier or contact your carrier for limitations and exclusions to vision care services<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPrescription Safety Glasses<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nPrescription Safety Glasses for Local 689 members enrolled in Transit Employees Health & Welfare Plan.<\/strong><\/p>\n
If you work in Maintenance or Construction, you are eligible for Safety Glasses. Members are eligible for this benefit once a year.<\/strong><\/p>\n
The primary benefit is offered at no cost to the members. However, members are responsible for extras. For example, Progressive Bifocal is $30; Scratch Resistant Coating is $25; Anti-Glare Coating is $35; Anti-Glare is $40; Black Hard Case is $8.<\/p>\n
- CareFirst\/Davis Vision<\/a><\/li>\n