AlaskaCare Vision Plan Comparison
| Managed Care (With VSP) |
Standard (through claims administrator) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Plan Type | Preferred Provider - use selected providers for best benefit | Indemnity - use any qualified provider |
| Copay | Exam $10 Lenses/Frames $25 combined |
None |
| Exams | One per benefit year 100% at preferred provider/covered in full |
One per benefit year 90% covered |
| Lenses | 1 pair per benefit year | 1 pair per benefit year |
| Frames | 1 pair per two benefit years $130 maximum retail allowance |
1 pair every two benefit years $90 retail maximum per individual |
| Contacts | $105 in lieu of lens and frame benefit | $170 maximum |
| Covered Lens Options | Antireflective coating Scratch resistant coating Progressive lenses Polycarbonate lenses |
None |
| Laser Vision Surgery | Average 15% off the regular price or 5% off the promotional price; discounts only available from contracted facilities. After surgery, use your frame allowance (if eligible) for sunglasses from any VSP doctor | Not covered |
| Annual Maximum | N/A | $350 |
| Monthly Premiums | See premiums. | See premiums. |
You may elect no vision coverage.
You Cannot change vision selection until first enrollment after you have been enrolled for 18 months.
(Effective July 1, 2010)