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Vision Discount Benefits

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These benefits are offered as part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida's Blue Complements Program. The vision benefits themselves are coordinated by a third-party vendor, Eyemed Vision Care.

Benefit Highlights:
Members pay $40 for eyeglass exams and receive up to 40 percent off retail prices for frames and lenses through the Vision One program offered by EyeMed Vision Care.

Simply show your BCBSF or HOI member ID card at participating providers including optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians or optical retailers, such as LensCrafters®, Target Optical®, Sears Optical®, JCPenney Optical® and most Pearle Vision® locations.


Benefit details:

Eckerd Vision Plan Services & Costs
Vision Care Services Member Cost
Exam with dilation as necessary. $40
Complete pair of glasses purchase: Frame, lenses and lens options must be purchased in the same transaction to receive full discount.
Standard Plastic Lenses
Single Vision $50
Bifocal $70
Trifocal $105
Frames
Any frame available at provider location. 40% off retail price
Lens Options
UV Coating $15
Tint (Solid and Gradient) $15
Standard Scratch Resistance $15
Standard Polycarbonate $40
Standard Progressive (Add on to bifocal) $65
Standard Anti-Reflective Coating $45
Other Add-Ons and Services 20% discount
Contact lens materials (discount applied to materials only):
Disposable 0% off retail price
Conventional 15% off retail price
Laser Vision Correction**
Lasik or PRK 15% off retail price, or 5% off promotional price
Frequency
Examination Unlimited
Frame Unlimited
Lenses Unlimited
Contact Lenses Unlimited
Number of benefit eligible employees:
Cost per Card:
Card fee valid for a 24-month period $0

*Items purchased separately will be discounted 20% off of the retail price.

This is not insurance

**Since Lasik or PRK vision correction is an elective procedure, performed by specially trained providers, this discount may not always be available from a provider in your immediate location. For a location near you and the discount authorization, please call 1-877-5LASER6.

Member will receive a 20% discount on those items purchased at participating Providers that are not specifically covered by the Discount design. The 20% discount may not be combined with any other discounts or promotional offers, and the discount does not apply to EyeMed Provider's professional services, or contact lenses. Retail prices may vary by location.

This discount design is offered with the EyeMed Select panel of providers and is based on a 24-month contract term. Not valid for groups domiciled in the state of Washington.

Limitations/Exclusions:

  • Orthoptic or vision training, subnormal vision aids, and any associated supplemental testing
  • Medical and/or surgical treatment of the eye, eyes, or supporting structures
  • Corrective eyewear required by an employer as a condition of employment, and safety eyewear unless specifically covered under plan
  • Services provided as a result of any Worker's Compensation law
  • Discount is not available on those frames where the manufacturer prohibits a discount 

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