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Vision Plan
State Non-Medicare Retirees
National Vision Administrators, L.L.C. (NVA) offers vision benefits through a nationwide network. Basic, premium and ultra plans are offered with specific copayments for services from network providers. Plans offer allowances for services from non-network providers. The vision plan does not replace medical coverage for eye disease or injury.
You select a provider of your choice. It is recommended you choose an NVA network provider for best use of the vision plan. If you decide to go to a non-network provider, you can, but your out-of-pocket costs will likely be higher. When receiving services from a network provider, NVA pays the provider directly. When receiving services from a non-network provider, members pay the provider and file the claim. Reimbursement checks for non-network claims may take up to 30 days to process.
Retirees who are not enrolled in vision coverage at retirement are not eligible to enroll later.
National Vision Administrators, LLC
| Service Type |
Description |
Basic Plan - Network |
Premium Plan - Network |
Ultra Plan - Network |
Non-Network |
| Exams |
One every calendar year, two every calendar year up to age 18 |
$10 copayment |
$10 copayment |
$10 copayment |
NVA pays up to $45 |
| Lenses |
Once every calendar year
Single-vision, bifocal, trifocal, lenticular |
$25 copayment |
$25 copayment |
$25 copayment Lens includes scratch coating, UV protection, Polycarbonate, tints, AR coating (tier 1) & Progressive Lenses Tiers 1 & 2 |
Maximum amount NVA pays varies based on type of lenses |
| Frames |
Once every two calendar years, once every calendar year up to age 18 |
Up to $125 retail allowance and 20% discount off remaining balance |
Up to $175 retail allowance and 20% discount off remaining balance |
Up to $175 retail allowance and 20% discount off remaining balance |
NVA pays up to $70 |
| Contact Lenses – Elective (You prefer contacts to glasses.) |
Once every calendar year in place of eyeglass lenses |
Up to $125 retail allowance and 15% discount off conventional or 10% discount off disposable remaining balance |
Up to $175 retail allowance and 15% discount off conventional or 10% discount off disposable remaining balance |
Up to $175 retail allowance and 15% discount off conventional or 10% discount off disposable remaining balance |
NVA pays up to $105 |
| Contact Fitting and Evaluations |
For daily contact lenses, extended contact lenses and specialty contact lenses |
$20 to $50 copayment depending on type of lenses |
$20 to $50 copayment depending on type of lenses |
$0 Copayment |
NVA pays up to $20 to $30 depending on type of lenses |
Video Resources
Vision benefits can be confusing. NVA cuts through the clutter by helping organizations and their members be smarter buyers of eye care and eyewear.
MCHCP is constantly evaluating the best way to communicate with its members. MCHCP currently utilizes Google’s YouTube service to host informational videos. We understand that not all state agencies allow content from YouTube through their approved content web filters. Please see your respective IT department for help in gaining access to our video content or review them from a device connected by a non-state internet service provider.