Vision Plan [1]
See clearly with CU's vision coverage.
CU Health Plan - Vision
The voluntary Anthem Blue View Vision Plan covers annual eye exams, as well as $225 toward the yearly purchase of frames and lenses or contact lenses, for each participant.
Your choice of providers is extensive. In-networkIn-NetworkThe providers, facilities and suppliers that CU Health Plans have contracted with to provide health care services. [2] providersProviderAn individual or facility that provides health care services such as a doctor, nurse, chiropractor, hospital, rehabilitation center, etc. [3] across the U.S. include retail locations such as LensCrafters, Pearle Vision and Target Optical. You may also use out-of-networkOut-of-NetworkNon-participating providers or facilities that do not enter into a network agreement, usually resulting in higher out of pocket expenses to you. [4] providers but you will pay a little more.
Plan details
- CU Health Plan - Vision Benefits Coverage Summary [5] [6](2 pages)
- CU Health Plan – Vision Plan Booklet [7] (33 pages)
Did you know?
CU Health Plan - Exclusive, CU Health Plan - Pathway and CU Health Plan - Kaiser have built-in vision coverage for eye exams only.
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CU Health Plan - Exclusive and CU Health Plan - Pathway cover a routine eye exam with a $20 copayCopayment (copay)A fixed-dollar amount that you must pay out of your pocket at the time of service to a provider or a facility for a specific health covered service. Copays do not apply to the deductible requirement. For example, an office visit may have a copay of $30 under the Exclusive Plan and $40 under the Extended. You must pay the amount at the time of service. [9] in-network along with savings for other services. This is a benefit bundled with each health plan. See details in the Benefits Coverage Summary for CU Health Plan - Exclusive and Pathway exam only vision coverage [10] (2 pages).
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CU Health Plan - Kaiser covers routine vision exams and routine eye exams (eye refractions) provided by Kaiser network optometrists ($30 copay) or ophthalmologists ($40 copay) to determine the need for vision correction and to provide a prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses are covered. See page 61 of the CU Health Plan - Kaiser benefits booklet for details. [11]
Brand new to CU? See your Vision plan options [12] for the current plan year, ending June 30.