Here at The Vision Council Foundation, we work hard to ensure everyone has the knowledge, access, and opportunity to make informed decisions about their eye health. From getting routine eye exams to receiving necessary corrective eyewear, there are a number of ways to access eyecare.
According to the latest inSights Research report published by The Vision Council, 57% of American adults report using managed vision care benefits towards eye exams, and nearly 70% use the benefits to help pay for prescription glasses, lenses, or frames. Understanding what benefits cover and delving into insurance jargon can be confusing, so we’ve rounded up a few resources to help answer your questions and make sure you’re equipped to advocate for yourself and your eye health.
Prevent Blindness
Take the time to look through Prevent Blindness’ website section titled “Understanding Insurance Benefits for Eye Care.” They cover FAQs about insurance coverage, Medicare benefits as related to eyecare, helpful next steps on how to access vision care without insurance, and much more.
VSP
In this handy article from VSP, you can learn the difference between vision insurance and vision discount plans. It breaks down the financial benefits, coverage, and costs associated with eye exams, eyeglasses, lenses, and frames, and eye surgeries.
Warby Parker
With open enrollment season upon us, this piece from Warby Parker explains how you can use your FSA or HAS towards so much more than just a new pair of reading glasses. This easy-to-digest article lays out the difference between a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA) and how that allocated money can be used for a wide range of vision-related expenses.
EyeMed
EyeMed’s “Eye Site on Wellness” has a treasure trove of articles and interactive tools to help you better understand vision benefits. From a glossary of terms related to benefits to a post made in collaboration with The Vision Council Foundation, they make sure you’ve got your bases covered.
There is no shortage of options out there when it comes to eyecare coverage, but it is easy to get overwhelmed. We hope this guide can point you in the right direction and get your questions answered.
