Vision care insurance provides coverage for services related to the care and treatment of the eyes. It typically covers services delivered by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Depending on the specific plan, some or all of the following services may be covered:
Vision health impacts a person's overall health. Eye health exams are an important part of routine preventive healthcare. Because many eye and vision conditions have no obvious symptoms, your employees may be unaware of problems. Early diagnosis and treatment are important for maintaining good vision and preventing permanent vision loss.1
Vision care is also essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Eye exams can detect symptoms of serious diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis. 2
Vision plans can be offered with the employer paying all or part of the premium or on a voluntary basis, with employees paying for the coverage. Vision insurance plans start around $5.00 per month for employee coverage.
If you would like a free quote for this type of coverage, click on the get quote link to the right.
1. American Optometrist Association
2. Thompson Media Inc.
