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Eyes are used for so many things. There’s nothing more priceless than being able to see your spouse and family to cherish every moment with them; especially for military families that aren’t always together. Did you know that your vision health goes beyond just being able to see clearly?
Those with a serious vision or eye condition are twice as likely to have a hospital stay and spend up to 90% more on healthcare costs compared to those without one. Serious vision or eye conditions may also result in the loss of over two years of healthy life.*
Thankfully, there’s a lot you can do to improve your well-being. Annual vision care exams allow an optometrist to get a comprehensive look at your health. During these exams, an optometrist can detect over 21 different health conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, brain tumors, stroke and even cancer.
Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Vision is a Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) vision plan that is proud to offer coverage to retired uniformed service members, their families and the families of active duty service members. To make sure the vision needs of your family are met, BCBS FEP Vision is advised by a group of experienced retired uniformed service members and spouses.
No matter which plan you enroll in, you get benefits that you can depend on—for as low as $12 a month. For one, all members get free vision care exams, meaning you can have peace of mind about your eyes and overall health.
BCBS FEP Vision is also accepted by both independent providers and national retailers, such as Visionworks, LensCrafters, Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target Optical, Pearle Vision, Vista Optical in Select Military Exchanges and more. Plus, you can use your benefits online. That includes sites like glasses.com, 1800contacts.com, visionworks.com and befitting.com.
If you’re in need of frames, members get access to an Exclusive Collection of over 200 frames, each valued up to $195. The best part? You pay nothing out-of-pocket for any of these frames. If you want ones that aren’t in this collection, Standard and High Option members get a generous frame allowance. In fact, our High Option $200 frame allowance covers about 90% of national retailers’ frames in full, on average.
Starting in 2022, your coverage gets even better. You’ll be able to use your benefits in-person at Warby Parker retail stores and at warbyparker.com. BCBS FEP Vision will also cover up to two in-network vision care exams for members 13 and under, and members over 13 with specific conditions. If their prescription changes, kids 13 and under can get a second covered pair of frames and lenses. Members with specific conditions can get a second pair of lenses, too.
See the difference for yourself. Visit bcbsfepvision.com to see how BCBS FEP Vision helps you never miss a moment.
*Source: BCBS Health Index 2018. Commercially insured BCBS members. Analysis only includes vision or eye conditions identified through medical claims.