Other Coverage Options
VISION BENEFITS
Vision care is also provided to eligible plan participants. Your vision benefits are provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
| Network | You may visit any provider. However, your benefits are greater when you visit a provider who is contracted with Vision Service Plan. | ||||||
| Deductible | Exam – $5 Lenses or Frames – combined with exam |
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| Benefits – In Network |
There is a $150 allowance toward frames. Contact lenses, in lieu of glasses, also have a $150 allowance. A second pair of glasses is available every 12 months for a $20 co-pay. |
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| Benefits – Out of Network | Please refer to your Evidence of Coverage provided by Vision Service Plan |
Vision benefits are not available to retirees.
HEARING AID BENEFITS
The Trust provides Hearing Aid Benefits on a self-funded basis for all participants and their eligible spouses or registered domestic partners.
United Health Care (Senior Supplement) – no charge up to Medicare limit.
United Health Care (Medicare Advantage) – no charge for exam. $500 allowance for hearing aid every three years.
Kaiser (Senior Advantage) – Exam $15 co-pay