Medical Mutual of Ohio Announces New Vision Discount Program Replaces Value Vision III

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Effective February 1, 2010, all Medical Mutual members in the Ohio individual (SuperMed One), small group (2-99) and select large group (100+) markets will have a new vision discount plan through VSP Vision Care (VSP) called VSP Access Plan. This new vision discount program replaces Value Vision III.

Members using VSP’s Access Plan will enjoy a broad network of providers and a vision discount platform that is easy to understand and use. Members can look up participating providers at www.vsp.com or by calling VSP Customer Service at 1.800.877.7195.

VSP Access Plan
The Access Plan provides discounts for exam and eyewear through a VSP Preferred Provider.

Plan Coverage
WellVision Exam

  • 20% off through eye exam
    Glasses
  • 20% off unlimited complete pairs of prescription glasses(1)
  • 20% off all lens options
  • 20% off unlimited non-prescription sunglasses(1)
    Contact Lens
  • 15% off contact lens services, excluding materials

    Value-Added Benefits
    Laser Vision Care Program
  • VSP-contracted laser centers provide discounts for laser surgery including PRK, LASIK and Custom LASIK (2)
  • Discounts average 15% off or 5% off is the laser center is offering a promotional price(3)

    Exclusions
    Plan Limitations
    The following are excluded under this plan
  • Medical or surgical treatment
  • Orthoptics, vision training or supplemental testing
  • Experimental vision services, treatments and materials
    Items not covered under the contact lens coverage:
  • Insurance policies or service agreements
  • Additional office visits for contact lens pathology
  • Contact lens modification, polishing or cleaning

    All affected groups and SuperMed One members will be notified of this change. Updated benefits highlights sheets will be available soon. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Business Underwriters Associates.



    For agent Use Only

    (1) Discounts valid through any VSP Preferred Provider within 12 months of the last covered eye exam.
    (2) Custom LASIK coverage is only available using wavefront technology with the microkeratome surgical device. Other LASIK procedure may be performed at an additional cost to the member.
    (3) Laser VisionCare discounts are only available from VSP-contracted facilities

    This information is considered marketing material regarding a discount program and is not reflective of any covered benefits under existing plan or insurance. Programs are subject to change

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