Compare vision plans
Find out about SEBB vision plans available to you and your dependents. You and any enrolled dependents must be enrolled in the same SEBB vision plan.
Before you select a vision plan, check with the plan to see if your vision provider is in the plan’s network. You can call the vision plan.
View the printable vision benefit comparison.
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What providers can I see?
Davis Vision by MetLife
Visit the Davis Vision provider directory.
EyeMed Vision Care
Visit the EyeMed Vision Care provider directory.
EyeMed Vision Care is underwritten by Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company (FSL).
MetLife Vision
Visit the MetLife Vision provider directory.
How do the vision plans compare?
Before you enroll in a vision plan, use the tables below to get the details you need to help you decide.
For information on specific benefits and exclusions, refer to the vision plan’s certificate of coverage (COC) or contact the plan directly. The tables below show what you pay for in-network services in 2023, with the amount up to which you would be reimbursed for out-of-network services in parentheses. Looking for 2022 information? Use the printable Vision benefits comparison. If anything in these charts conflicts with the plan’s COC, the COC takes precedence.
Vision benefits for adults (19 and older)
|
Vision care service |
Davis Vision |
EyeMed Vision Care | MetLife Vision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine eye exam (once per calendar year, starting January 1) |
$0 ($40) | $0 ($84) | $0 ($45) |
|
Frames |
$0 up to $150, then 80% of balance ($50); $0 at Visionworks or for any of the Davis Vision Frame Collection |
$0 up to $150, then 80% of balance ($75) |
$0 up to $150, then 80% of balance ($70); or $85 allowance at Costco, Walmart, and Sam's Club |
| Lenses (renews every January 1 of even years) |
$0 (single $40; bifocal $60; trifocal $80; lenticular $100) | $0 (single $25; bifocal $40; trifocal $55; lenticular $55) | $0 (single $30; bifocal $50; trifocal $65; lenticular $100) |
| Progressive lenses (renews every January 1 of even years) |
$50 to $175 ($60) | $55 to $175 ($55) | $0 to $175 ($50) |
Lens enhancements
| Davis Vision | EyeMed Vision Care | MetLife Vision | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-reflective coating (depends on level of coating) |
$35 to $85 | $45 to $85 ($5) | $41 to $85 |
| Scratch-resistant | $0 | $0 ($5) | $17 to $33 |
| Polycarbonate | $30 |
$40 |
$31 to $35 |
| Photochromic/transitions | $65 | $75 | $47 to $82 |
| Polarized | $75 | 80% of retail price | 80% of retail price |
| Tinting | $0 | $15 | $17 to $44 |
| UV Treatment | $12 | $15 | $0 |
For Davis Vision and EyeMed: No out-of-network lens enhancement reimbursement is available unless noted in parentheses.
For MetLife: Reimbursement for out-of-network lens enhancements is applied to the out-of-network reimbursement amount for each lens (single $30; bifocal $50; trifocal $65; lenticular $100; progressive $50).
Contact lenses (instead of glasses)
| Davis Vision | EyeMed | MetLife | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | $0 up to $150, then 85% of balance ($105); or, 4 boxes from Collection lenses |
$0 up to $150, then 85% of balance ($150) |
$0 up to $150, then 100% of balance ($105) |
|
Disposable |
$0 up to $150, then 85% of balance ($105); |
$0 up to $150, then 100% of balance ($150) |
$0 up to $150, then 100% of balance ($105) |
| Medically necessary | $0 ($225) | $0 ($300) | $0 ($210) |
Conventional contact lenses, with proper care and cleaning, can be used for longer periods of time, from one month to up to one year. Disposable contact lenses are single-use lenses and are removed and discarded after a determined period of time, typically at the end of each day or week.
EyeMed members may use both their $150 contact lens allowance and $150 frame allowance during the same visit. Your provider will offer a 20% discount on lenses for your frames.
Additional member savings
|
|
Davis Vision | EyeMed Vision Care | MetLife Vision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional prescription glasses | 30% off (some limitations apply) | Up to 40% off complete pairs | 20% off (some limitations apply) |
| LASIK surgery | 40% to 50% off national average price of traditional LASIK | 15% off retail price, or 5% off a promotional offer | 15% off retail price, or 5% off a promotional offer |
Vision benefits for children (under age 19)
For information on specific benefits and exclusions, refer to the vision plan’s certificate of coverage (COC)or contact the plan directly. The figures listed below show what you pay for in-network coverage in 2023. If anything in these charts conflicts with the plan’s COC, the COC takes precedence.
|
Vision care service |
Davis Vision | EyeMed Vision Care | MetLife Vision |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Routine eye exam |
$0 ($40) | $0 ($90) | $0 ($45) |
|
Frames |
$0 up to $150; then, 80% of balance ($50): or $0 at Visionworks or for any of the Davis Vision Frame collection |
$0 up to $150; then, 80% off balance ($75) |
$0 up to $150; then, 80% off balance ($70); or $85 allowance at Costco, Walmart, and Sam's club |
| Lenses | $0 (single $40; bifocal $60; trifocal $80; lenticular $100) | $0 (single $25; bifocal $35; trifocal $53; lenticular $53) | $0 (single $30; bifocal $50; trifocal $65; lenticular $100) |
| Progressive lenses | $50 to $175 | $0 to $175 ($40) | $0 to $175 ($50) |
Lens enhancements
|
|
Davis Vision | EyeMed Vision Care | MetLife Vision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-reflective coating (depends on level of coating) |
$35 to $85 |
$45 to $85 ($5) | $41 to $85 |
|
Scratch-resistant |
$0 | $0 ($8) | $0 |
| Polycarbonate | $0 | $0 ($20) | $0 |
| Photochromic/transitions | $0 | $75 | $47 to $82 |
| Polarized | $75 | $0 | $0 |
| Tinting | $0 | $15 | $17 to $44 |
| UV treatment | $0 | $15 | $0 |
Contact lenses (instead of glasses)
|
|
Davis Vision | EyeMed Vision Care | MetLife Vision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional |
$0 up to $300, then 85% of balance ($105); or 4 boxes from Collection lenses |
Any amount over $300 (50% of charge up to $300) | Any amount over $300 ($105) |
| Disposable | $0 up to $300, then 85% of balance ($105); or 8 boxes from Collection lenses | Any amount over $300 (50% of charge up to $300) | Any amount over $300 ($105) |
| Medically necessary | $0 ($225) | Any amount over $300 (50% of charge up to $300) | $0 ($210) |
Conventional contact lenses, with proper care and cleaning, can be used for longer periods of time, from one month to up to one year. Disposable contact lenses are single-use lenses and are removed and discarded after a determined period of time, typically at the end of each day or week.
EyeMed members can use both their $150 contact lenses allowance and $150 frame allowance during the same visit. Your provider will offer a 20% discount on lenses for your frames.
Additional member savings
|
|
Davis Vision | EyeMed Vision Care | MetLife Vision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional prescription glasses |
30% discount (some limitations apply) |
Up to 40% off complete pairs |
20% off (some limitations apply) |
| LASIK surgery |
40% to 50% off national average price of traditional LASIK |
15% off retail price, or 5% off promotional price |
15% off retail price, or 5% off promotional price |
Preauthorization criteria
Preauthorization is when you seek approval from your health plan for coverage of specific services, supplies, or drugs before receiving them. Some services or treatments (except emergencies) may require preauthorization before the plan pays for them. Preauthorization is not a guarantee, however, that your plan will pay for those services, supplies, or drugs.
These criteria do not imply or guarantee approval. Please check with your plan to ensure coverage. Preauthorization requirements are only valid for the month published. They may have changed from previous months and may change in future months.
Contact
Davis Vision by MetLife
Online: Davis Vision for school employees
Phone: 1-877-377-9353
TTY: 1-800-523-2847
EyeMed Vision Care (Underwritten by Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company)
Online: EyeMed Vision Care for school employees
Phone: 1-800-699-0993
TTY: 1-844-230-6498
Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company
Phone: 1-800-648-8624
MetLife
Online: MetLife Vision for school employees
Phone: 1-855-638-3931
TTY: 1-800-428-4833