| VSP Vision Benefits |
| The VSP Vision plan is provided by the Trust to accompany the Trust Medical plan as well as Providence. If you select the Kaiser plan, Kaiser provides vision benefits with that plan. |
| New Retirees |
If you are a new retiree who has not been eligible for coverage through the Harrison Trust in any of the previous 12 consecutive months, you, your spouse and your dependents will be eligible for vision benefits after six months of coverage under the Harrison Trust. |
| Eligibility for Vision Care |
| If you are covered under the Early Retiree Plan, you, your
spouse and your dependents will have the vision benefit described below.
If you are covered under Retired Plan A, B, or C, you will have the option of purchasing vision coverage for yourself and your dependents. You may choose whether or not to purchase vision coverage during the open enrollment period in November for coverage effective January 1. Your choice will last the entire year, and you may add or drop vision coverage only during the open enrollment period for coverage the following calendar year. This Plan is your vision benefit if you are enrolled in the Trust Plan or Providence. If you are enrolled in the Kaiser Plan, your vision benefits are provided by Kaiser. |
| Vision Benefits |
| You and your dependents are eligible for an eye examination and new lenses every 12 months and new frames every 24 months. Contact lenses are allowed every 12 months, but are in lieu of your lenses and frame benefit. |
| How to Use the Vision Plan |
| The vision benefits are provided through a contract with
Vision Service Plan (VSP). The most important things to remember are:
1. To find a VSP network doctor close to your home or work, call VSP at 1-800-877-7195, or visit their web site at www.vsp.com. 2. To receive the maximum benefit, select a VSP network doctor and make an appointment. Identify yourself as a VSP member. Your doctor will handle the rest. 3. Your VSP network doctor you will charge you a $15 copay for the exam. 4. If your VSP network doctor prescribes glasses, your lenses are covered in full. You may choose from a wide selection of frames, covered up to $130, plus 20% off on any out-of-pocket costs. Your copay to the VSP eyewear dispenser will be $25.
5. You do not have to use a VSP network doctor. You may use a qualified vision care provider of your choice. Remember, you may use a VSP network doctor to dispense your glasses even if your exam was performed by a non-network doctor. Likewise, you may obtain an eye examination from a VSP network doctor and have your glasses dispensed from a non-VSP provider. Selecting a VSP network doctorr assures direct payment to the doctor and is a guarantee of quality and cost control. 6. Extra discounts and savings. When visiting a VSP network doctor you'll receive:
7. If you use a non-VSP provider:
c. You must submit a copy of the provider's itemized billing statement to VSP within six months of the date of service. d. If you have Internet access, sign on to www.vsp.com, select the Out-of-Network Reimbursement Form" and follow the directions. |
| All information provided on this web site is in summary and intended to provide highlights of your plans. We strongly recommend referring to the Plan booklet for complete details before making any decisions related to your eligibility, benefits and coverage. |