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LSU System Vision Plan

Employees may enroll during the first 30 days of employment and each year thereafter during the Annual Enrollment period in April.  Coverage is effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Eligibility

Employees appointed to work a minimum of 30 hours (75%) or more per week are eligible to participate in the Vision Plan.  Dependents are also eligible for coverage.  Premiums are available for tax sheltering under the Cafeteria Plan.  Once enrolled, coverage can only be canceled annually during the Open Enrollment period.

Services

The "Always Vision" Plan pays for many routine vision care expenses.  The program allows you to access benefits at a nationwide network including Wal-Mart vision centers, independent optometrists, and ophthalmologists, and retail chains such as Sears, JC Penney, Vision Plaza, and Eyemasters.

Vision Benefit Summary

Vision Care Services

Providers (Participating Independent Optometrists, Ophthalmologists, Retail Outlets)

Out-of-Network Allowance

Exam $10 Co-pay Up to $35
Materials $15 Co-pay See below
Standard Plastic Lenses:
Single Vision Covered by $10 Co-pay Up to $25
Bifocal Covered by $10 Co-pay Up to $40
Trifocal Covered by $10 Co-pay Up to $50
Lenticular $80 Allowance Up to $50
Progressive $100 Allowance Up to $50
     
Lens Options:
Scratch Resistant Coating N/A N/A
Polycarbonate Lenses for Children N/A N/A
Frames:

Members choose from any frame available at provider locations

A minimum $120 retail frame allowance.  $94 retail allowance at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club Up to $50 retail
Contact Lenses    
Includes fit, follow-up, and materials
Elective Plan Allowance   Up to $130 retail Up to $130 retail
Medically necessary lenses Up to $210 retail Up to $210 retail
Laser Vision Correction Access to preferred pricing

Frequency

Examination Once every 12 months
Spectacle Lenses Once every 12 months
Frames Once every 12 months
Contact Lenses Once every 12 months

Premiums

Premiums Bi-Weekly Monthly
Employee Only $4.15 $8.29
Employee & Spouse $6.98 $13.96
Employee & Children $7.13 $14.26
Family $11.49 $22.98

To find a provider, members can visit www.alwayscarebenefits.com or call 1-888-729-5433.

For more information on the plan and its limitations and exclusions or the enrollment or waiver form, please click here.