What VSP Does Not Cover
VSP (www.vsp.com) covers the participant's visual needs rather than optional extras or "cosmetic" materials. If a participant selects any of the following cosmetic options listed below, the participant will pay a negotiated VSP member price:
- Blended lenses;
- Oversize lenses;
- UV (ultraviolet protection) lenses;
- Progressive multifocal lenses;
- Coating of a lens or lenses;
- Laminating of a lens or lenses;
- Cosmetic lenses; and
- Optional cosmetic processes.
In addition, services and eyewear that aren't covered include:
- Orthoptics or vision training and any associated supplemental testing;
- Plano lenses (non-prescription lenses);
- Two pair of glasses in lieu of bifocals;
- Replacement of lenses and frames under the plan which are lost or broken except at the normal intervals when services are otherwise available;
- Medical or surgical treatment of the eyes;
- Corrective vision treatment of an experimental nature;
- Costs for services and/or eyewear above benefit allowances;
- Services/eyewear not indicated as covered plan benefits.
