Taking care of your eyes is easy with
State of California Retirees and VSP® Vision Care.
Preparing for retirement? As a State of California retiree, you have a choice of two great vision plans. Click 'View Your Benefit Summary' to learn more about the vision coverage available to you and the 'New Retiree Enrollment Guide' for details on your options as a retiree.
To enroll, complete the CalHR 695 Form and submit it to your personnel office within 60 days of your retirement date. New retirees have up to 60 days from their retirement date or the end of COBRA date to enroll in a vision plan option.
With VSP, taking care of your vision and overall eye health is easy.
As a member, you can:
Save More Money
Get access to more than $3,000 in savings with Exclusive Member Extras from VSP and industry-leading brands.*
Maximize Your Benefits
With thousands of in-network doctors, it’s easy to find a VSP provider near you. Maximize your vision benefits when you visit a VSP Premier EdgeTM location, including private practice doctors and Visionworks®!
Find Great Eyewear
Get the best value and choices in eyewear with brand names you know and love at your VSP network doctor. Prefer to shop online? Shop in-network and integrate your benefits on Eyeconic®. Eyeconic is the VSP online eyewear store.
Get Your Member ID Card
Though an ID card is not required to receive services from VSP providers, you can print a copy for your records from your VSP member account.
Save with VSP Coverage
| Without VSP Coverage | With VSP Premier Plan Coverage | |
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| Eye Exam | $203.00 | $10.00 |
| Frame | $250.00 | $10.00 |
| Bifocal lenses | $167.00 | Included with Frame |
| Standard Progressive Lenses | $95.00 | $0.00 |
| Impact-resistant Lenses | $63.00 | $15.00 |
| Light-reactive Lenses | $133.00 | $0.00 |
| Retiree-only Annual Premium | $0.00 | $186.60 |
| TOTAL | $911.00 | $221.60 |
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Your Estimated Annual Savings With VSP |
$689.40 |
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Out-of-pocket costs are based on a $250 frame price. Based on state and national averages for eye exams and most commonly purchased brands. This chart represents average savings for VSP members at in-network providers. Your actual savings will depend on the eyewear you choose, the plan available to you, the eye doctor you visit, your copays, your premium, and whether it is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax. Source: VSP book-of-business paid claims data for Aug-Jan of each prior year. |
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Questions?
Please contact VSP Member Services at 800.400.4569.
*Log in to your VSP member account to check your benefits for eligibility and to confirm in-network locations based on your plan type. Frame brands and promotions are subject to change.