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Vision Insurance

  • Exams are covered in full every 12 months.
    • $10 copay applies
  • One set of prescription lenses for single vision, lined bifocal, and lined trifocals, are covered in full every 12 months.
    • $25 copay applies
  • One set of frames are covered up to $150, plus 20% off any out-of-pocket expense, every 24 months.
  • Contacts are covered up to $120 every 12 months.
  • Up to 20% savings on lens extras such as scratch resistant and anti-reflective coatings and progressives.
  • 20% off additional prescription glasses and sunglasses.
  • 15% off cost of contact lens exam (fitting and evaluation.)
  • Laser vision correction discounts.
  • Receiving services/vision correction merchandise from a non-VSP provider will result in a lesser benefit. Please check VSP's provider listiing, which is available on their website, to ensure that you understand what your actual benefit will be.


Documentation available to employees:
Vision Insurance Summary Plan Description
Vision Plan - Summary Annual Report -September 26, 2007(.doc)
2008 Vision Insurance Premium Rates(.doc)
Grinnell College HIPPA Privacy Compliance Policies and Procedures(.doc)

For additional questions about your Vision Insurance contact:
Sherry Leshen Foster, Benefits Specialist 269-4356 / leshens@grinnell.edu

James Mulholland, Assistant Treasurer 269-4830 / mulholla@grinnell.edu


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