Can you purchase eyewear online and use your vision benefits? It’s a question we hear often\u2014and we’ll answer for you here.<\/p>\n
First, let\u2019s discuss what vision benefits actually are.<\/p>\n
Confusion swirls around the topic of vision insurance. The term \u201cinsurance\u201d is used loosely in the world of vision. What you may be calling insurance is actually a plan designed to offer vision benefits to cover some of your costs.
The benefits are likely to apply to:<\/p>\n
Some plans expand the coverage to include:<\/p>\n
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The point is your vision is not insured in the way your health care plan covers medical bills. Generally, vision plan coverage is limited in scope to specific benefits and discounts in exchange for an annual fee. Co-pays may apply as well.<\/p>\n
An employer often covers the fees. However, vision benefit programs are offered via professional associations and government programs and can also be purchased directly from a vision \u201cinsurance\u201d provider.<\/p>\n
The simple answer is most of the time people with vision benefits get exams and eyewear at \u201cin-network\u201d optometry shops. But that\u2019s not your only option.<\/p>\n
EZContacts makes it easy for you to use your benefits for \u201cout-of-network\u201d purchases. It\u2019s a \u201cbest of both worlds\u201d scenario in that you can (1) take advantage of the benefits your plan provides and (2) enjoy the better selection and prices offered online.<\/p>\n
The process is simple.<\/p>\n