Purdue University and Purdue Global Vision Coverage

About the program

The University provides vision coverage through a program called Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP benefits help you get the glasses or contacts you need to correct your vision. The program covers services from both VSP member and non-member doctors. In addition to glasses and contacts, the plan offers discounts on LASIK and PRK procedures. Treatment of a medical condition affecting your eyes, such as glaucoma or pink eye, is handled through your medical plan. All faculty and staff in benefits-eligible positions may enroll themselves and their eligible dependents in Vision Service Plan.

Note: Graduate staff have a different plan through VSP. Click here for more details.

Services and materials may be received from one of VSP's member providers or from non-member providers. The following sections describe how these arrangements work.

Benefits when you use a VSP doctor

When services are provided by a VSP member provider, you pay only your deductible and the cost of any extras you want. Tints, special treatments, and specialized frames may be ordered; the additional charge you pay for these items will be at the controlled price available to VSP participants. When scheduling an appointment with a participating VSP provider, tell them your SSN as your VSP ID number. Dependents under your plan may provide the last 4 digits of your SSN and your full name when making an appointment of their own.

Coverage with a VSP Provider

Benefits	Description	Your Cost
WellVision Exam	Eligible every calendar year Focuses on your eyes and overall wellness	$5
Prescription Glasses		$10
Frame	Eligible every other calendar year $150 allowance for a wide selection of frames $200 allowance for featured frame brands 20% savings on the amount over your allowance	Included in Prescription Glasses
Lenses	Eligible every calendar year Single vision, lined bifocal, and lined trifocal lenses Polycarbonate lenses for dependent children	Included in Prescription Glasses
Lens Enhancements	Eligible every calendar year Standard progressive lenses covered at 100% Premium progressive lenses Custom progressive lenses UV coating covered at 100% Average savings of 20-25% on other lens enhancements	$55 $150 - $175
Additional Coverage	Computer Vision Care (Employee Only) $90 allowance for frames	$5
Contacts
Contacts*	Eligible every calendar year $130 allowance for contacts; copay does not apply Contact lens exam (fitting and evaluation) Contact benefit is in place of the frames and lenses benefit *Contact benefit is in place of the frames and lenses benefit (if you get contacts, you are giving up your lenses and frames benefit for the plan year)	Up to $60
Non-Elective/Medically Necessary Contacts	Covered in full with copay $110 allowance for featured frame brands 20% savings on the amount over your allowance	$10
Extra Savings
Glasses and Sunglasses	Visit https://vsp.com/optical-discounts.html for special glasses and sunglasses offers. 40% savings on additional glasses and sunglasses, including lens enhancements, from the VSP provider who performed your WellVision exam within 12 months of the exam 20% savings on additional glasses and sunglasses, including lens enhancements, from any VSP provider within 12 months of your last WellVision Exam. Retinal Screening No more than a $39 copay on routine retinal screening as an enhancement to a WellVision Exam Laser Vision Correction Average 15% off the regular price or 5% off the promotional price; discounts only available from contracted facilities

To find a VSP doctor:

Call VSP Member Services at 1 (800) 877-7195.
Log on to the VSP website and click on the Members tab.
- For new users, click on "Create an Account".
  - Enter the last four digits of your SSN in the appropriate field under "SSN or Member ID".
  - Complete the remaining fields on the form.
  - and follow instructions for setting up your own username and password.
When finished, click the "Create an Account" button at the bottom of the page.

Benefit for computer users

Employees enrolled in VSP may be eligible for a second pair of glasses to wear specifically while working on a computer. These can be purchased only from a VSP member provider. Call ahead to your VSP doctor’s office to see if they require a form to be filled out ahead of your appointment. Your copay for the computer glasses is $5. The frame allowance is $90.

See “Should You Be Concerned About Blue Light Exposure?” for more information on how blue light impacts vision.

Out-of-Network Benefits

When using a non-member provider, you pay the provider's full charge, then submit a claim form and itemized receipt to VSP. You may file your claim through the VSP website or use this VSP Out-of-Network Claim Form.

International Travel

VSP is a national insurance plan with no providers outside of the U.S., except Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. When living or traveling outside the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, you’ll pay for services and then submit a claim to VSP, along with the proper receipts, just as you would with any out-of-network claim. VSP will convert the currency according to the date of service and reimburse you in U.S. dollars at the out-of-network level.

To be eligible for reimbursement, out-of-network claims must be submitted to VSP within 12 months after the date the services were completed, and international claims must be submitted within 6 months. Claims submitted after these deadlines are not eligible for reimbursement.

You will be reimbursed for the applicable benefits as listed below:

Benefit	Out-of-Network Benefit Allowance
Annual vision exam	Up to $45*
Single vision lenses	Up to $30**
Bifocal lenses	Up to $50**
Progressive lenses	up to $50**
Trifocal lenses	Up to $65**
Frames	Up to $70**
Elective Contact Lenses	Up to $105
Non-Elective/NLCs	Up to $210
A $5 patient deductible is taken before the eye exam benefit listed above is paid. *A $10 materials deductible is taken before the benefits listed above are paid. If both lenses and frames are purchased, only one $10 deductible applies for materials.

Resources:

VSP Summary of Coverage

VSP Primary EyeCare Plan

Locate a VSP Choice Plan provider

Computer VisionCare Coverage

Diabetic Eyecare Plus Program

Eyeconic – buy eyewear online

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