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Vision benefits for small businesses

Give your employees access to a vast network of independent and national vision retailers. Adding vision coverage is easy. Combine your vision premium with your medical or dental coverage and pay one premium for easy benefit administration.
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About Avesis vision plans

Did you know three out of every four employees in the workplace wear some form of vision correction?

Avesis1 offers some of the most comprehensive vision plans in the industry. Your employees have access to more than 104,000 vision locations nationally and coverage for:

Avesis vision plans options

Avesis 802

Eye Exam:

Covered in full after $10 copay, every 12 months

Eyewear products:

Frames: Covered once every 24 months, after $25 materials copay; $80 retail allowance

Standard plastic lenses: One pair covered in full after materials copay, every 12 months

Contact lenses: Covered up to allowance, every 12 months, in lieu of eyeglasses

Lens Options: Up to 20 percent off polycarbonate, scratch-resistant coating, tint and UV protective coating

Bonus: Free hearing screening and reduced pricing on hearing devices through Amplifon Hearing Health CareTM3

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Avesis 1502

Eye Exam:

Covered in full after $10 copay, every 12 months

Eyewear products:

Frames: Covered once every 24 months, after $10 materials copay; $150 retail allowance

Standard plastic lenses: One pair covered in full after materials copay for adult polycaronate, scratch-resistant coating, UV screening, standard tint, anti-reflective coating, every 12 months

Contact lenses: Covered up to allowance, every 12 months, in lieu of eyeglasses

Lens Options:

  • Covered in full: polycarbonate, scratch-resistant coating, tint and UV protective coating
  • Copay applies: progressives, transitions, polarized, PGX/PBX
  • Up to 20% discount: other lens options
Bonus: Free hearing screening and reduced pricing on hearing devices through Amplifon Hearing Health CareTM3
FAQs about small business vision coverage
How is vision insurance different from health insurance?
Vision insurance provides coverage for vision visits, screenings, glasses and other vision care by an in-network vision provider. Vision insurance uses a different network and covers different care than your Wellmark health plan. You have the option to add vision benefits to your small business health plan.
How do I offer vision benefits to my employees?
Adding vision benefits to your health plan is an easy and convenient way to offer your employees comprehensive coverage. Request a quote to learn more about adding vision benefits to your plan.
How do I offer employees vision benefits and can I offer vision benefits to my employees without health insurance?
Adding vision benefits to your health plan is an easy and convenient way to offer your employees comprehensive coverage. Your employees must be enrolled in a Wellmark small business health plan to be eligible for vision benefits. Request a quote to learn more about adding vision benefits to your plan.
How can I confirm what's covered under an employer vision plan before enrolling?

Our plan comparison guide outlines what vision services are covered by employer vision plans.

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Disclaimers

1Avesis Vision is an independent vision insurance company that does not provide Blue Cross and Blue Shield products and services. Avesis Vision is underwritten by Fidelity Life Insurance Company.

2Hearing Discount Savings Plan provided by Amplifon Hearing Health Care. Amplifon Hearing Health Care is an independent company that does not provide Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield products or services.

3Applies to in-network benefits. Out-of-network services are covered and include higher copays. Coverage is available for members age 19 or older.