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Consumers Can Learn About Vision Coverage Offered by VSP Vision Care Beginning in Mid-February on CoveredCA.com
Consumers Can Learn About Vision Coverage Offered by VSP Vision Care Beginning in Mid-February on CoveredCA.com
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California will offer
consumers a pathway to vision plans under a new agreement with VSP Vision Care
(VSP).
“Vision coverage is important for our members’ overall
health, and Covered California has made it easier than ever for them to find
quality vision care options through VSP, the industry leader in bringing vision
coverage to consumers,” Covered California Executive Director Peter V. Lee said.
“This is just another way Covered California is changing the health insurance landscape
and is taking a lead role in helping consumers with all of their health care
needs.”
Beginning today, visitors
to CoveredCA.com can access VSP via a link, which will take the consumer to VSP’s
website. Once on the VSP website, consumers will work directly with VSP to shop
for vision benefits and see what coverage options are best for their situation.
“We
are pleased to be chosen by Covered California and have the opportunity to
compete in the market and provide adults throughout California with more access
to affordable, quality eye care,” President and CEO of VSP Global Jim McGrann said. “Comprehensive eye care
delivers proven preventative health benefits and helps keep health care costs
down. This decision will help close the gap in access to eye care for
Californians who get their health insurance through the exchange.”
As part of the agreement with Covered California, VSP will
conduct annual consumer surveys to ensure a positive consumer experience. In
addition, VSP will provide quarterly enrollment reports to Covered California
based on those who have accessed VSP through CoveredCA.com.
Adult vision care is not an essential health benefit
under the Affordable Care Act, and coverage is handled directly through VSP.
Vision services for children are an essential health benefit and are included
in all health plans purchased through Covered California.
Enrollment with VSP into vision plans is available
year-round, and there are no open enrollment dates.
The link to VSP from CoveredCA.com can be found here: www.CoveredCA.com/individuals-and-families/getting-covered/vision.
About Covered California
Covered California is the state’s marketplace for the
federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Covered California, in
partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services, was charged
with creating a new health insurance marketplace in which individuals and small
businesses can get access to affordable health insurance plans. Covered
California helps individuals determine whether they are eligible for premium
assistance that is available on a sliding-scale basis to reduce insurance costs
or whether they are eligible for low-cost or no-cost Medi-Cal. Consumers can
then compare health insurance plans and choose the plan that works best for
their health needs and budget. Small businesses can purchase competitively priced
health insurance plans and offer their employees the ability to choose from an
array of plans and may qualify for federal tax credits.
Covered California is an independent part of the state
government whose job is to make the new market work for California’s consumers.
It is overseen by a five-member board appointed by the Governor and the
Legislature. For more information about Covered California, please visit www.CoveredCA.com.
