- Retirees
- Benefits for retirees
- Retiree health & home benefits
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Retiree vision
Retiree vision
Administered by VSP Vision Care
- Full Full eligibility available
- Mid Mid eligibility available
- Core Core eligibility available
- Retirees Retirees eligibility available
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Premium costs
Retirees pay the full cost of the vision insurance premium.
| 2026 Monthly Cost | |
|---|---|
| Retiree Only | $12.43 |
| Retiree + Child(ren) | $23.73 |
| Retiree + One Adult | $23.52 |
| Retiree + Family | $29.05 |
How to enroll
Retirees can enroll in vision insurance at retirement or during UC’s
annual open enrollment period. For enrollment and changes, visit VSP
at ucretirees.vspforme.com or call 866-240-8344.
How the plan works
The allowances and copays below apply to providers within the VSP Advantage network. Visit vsp.com to find a VSP network doctor. If you choose to see an out-of-network provider, you’ll likely pay higher out-of-pocket costs and need to submit a claim.
The information below is a summary. See plan documents for details.
- One vision examination per calendar year — including testing and analysis of eye health and any necessary prescriptions for lenses or contact lenses. You pay a $10 copay.
- One set of corrective lenses per calendar year — including single vision, bifocal, trifocal, standard progressive or other complex glass or plastic lenses. Photo-chromatic lenses, tints and polycarbonate lenses are fully covered if you use a provider in the VSP network. You pay a $25 copay.
- One set of frames every other calendar year up to $160.
- You can receive a maximum allowance of $160 for contact lenses. The eye exam is covered separately, with a copay of up to $60. If you choose elective contact lenses, you cannot receive frames, or corrective lenses covered in the same calendar year. Medically necessary contact lenses may be prescribed by a VSP network provider for certain conditions. A VSP network provider receives prior approval for such cases.
- You may also purchase annual supplies of select contact lenses at a reduced cost. Contact your VSP provider or visit the VSP website for additional details.
- Discounts on laser corrective vision surgery through VSP-contracted laser centers. Call VSP for more information.
- Eye care services for Type 1 diabetics through the VSP Primary Eyecare Plan. Contact a VSP doctor for more information.
- If you choose a VSP network doctor or provider, you will only pay the required copays for covered services and any costs for services or materials that exceed the allowance.
- Additional discounts are available for services the plan doesn’t cover, including:
- 20% discount on additional pairs of prescription glasses purchased within 12 months after the last covered eye exam if purchased from the VSP doctor who provided the exam.
- 15% discount for contact lens fittings or adjustments.