The plan will cover either one pair of prescription spectacle lenses or contact lenses. VSP covers a wide selection of frames, but not all frames will be covered in full. When a patient selects a frame that exceeds the plan's allowance, these additional charges are administered at VSP's controlled costs. VSP also has controlled costs for cosmetic options, and these charges are typically less than usual and customary fees. The plan will cover either one pair of contact lenses or prescription spectacle lenses.
Any costs exceeding the allowance are the patient's responsibility.
Laser Eye Surgery Members currently covered under the VSP Plan have access to VSP's Laser VisionCare program. To access the program, a person must be a member of VSP and be referred to the laser surgery center by a VSP provider. Covered once every other plan year per covered person when prescribed by a participating doctor for certain conditions. The participating doctor must secure prior approval from VSP for Medically Necessary Contact Lenses. The plan is designed to cover visual needs rather than cosmetic materials.