Vision insurance

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Eligibility

Full and part-time benefit-eligible faculty, staff and retirees who meet University of Delaware age and service requirements

Plan Year is the period July 1 through June 30.

Plan Administrator

National Vision Administrators (NVA) (Sponsor # 51942000001)

Who Can Use this Benefit

Employee, spouse, eligible dependent child(ren)

Benefit

Service

Frequency*

Benefits In-Network

Benefits Out-of-Network

Comprehensive Eye Exam

Once every plan year

Covered after $15 co-pay

Up to $50

Standard Lenses

Once every plan year

Covered in full

Single Vision up to $40
Bifocal up to $60
Trifocal up to $80
Lenticular up to $100

Frames

Once every two plan years

Up to $150 Retail**
(20% discount off remaining balance over $150 allowance.  Discount does not apply at Wal-Mart/Sam's Club locations.)

Up to $80

Contact Lenses

Once every plan year in lieu of lenses/frames

Up to $120 Retail**
(15% discount (conventional) or 10% discount (disposable) off remaining balance over $120.  Discounts do not apply at Wal-Mart/Sam's Club locations or Contact Fill mail orders.)

Up to $120

Medically Necessary (pre-approval from NVA required)

 

Covered in full

Up to $225

Contact Lens Evaluation/Fitting (only covered if you choose contact lenses)

 

Covered in full

Daily Wear $20
Extended Wear $30

*Plan Year is the period July 1 through June 30.

**The insured is responsible for paying any charges in excess of this allowance.

Costs

Through the flexible benefits program, the University provides Flex Credit to cover the premium for full-time employees. Benefits for dependents and retirees are voluntary and available at an additional group-rate cost.

Spousal Coordination

Not applicable to this benefit

NVA Value-Added Programs

Laser refractive surgery discount program-Lasik®

  • Over 600 provider locations nationwide; free consultation with in-network providers

  •  $800 savings at featured providers     

Mail order contacts lens replacement program - Contact Fill®

  • Low prices, dependable service, brand names shipped to members’ homes

  • In-network benefit - no claim form required

Hearing discount program - Nations Hearing®

  • 30-60% savings on brand name hearing aids/related professional services

  • Largest accredited network - providers in all 50 states

Additional pairs discount program - EYEESSENTAL®

  • Significant savings on additional materials purchase

  • Unlimited usage throughout the plan year at participating providers     

Vision Plan Rates

Vision Coverage

  Total Monthly Rate University Share Employee Share
Vision Plan Administered by National Vision Administrators (NVA) for Active Employees and UD Retirees*
Employee $4.42 $4.42 $0
Employee & Spouse $9.50 $4.42 $5.08
Employee & Child(ren) $7.16 $4.42 $2.74
Family $13.06 $4.42 $8.64
*University of Delaware retirees are responsible for the Total Monthly Premium. There is no University contribution toward the cost of vision coverage for retirees or their eligible family members.

Vision Coverage

New Rates Effective 7/1/2023
  Total Monthly Rate COBRA @ 102%
Vision Plan Administered by National Vision Administrators (NVA)
Employee $4.42 $4.51
Employee & Spouse $9.50 $9.69
Employee & Child(ren) $7.16 $7.30
Family $13.06 $13.32