The University offers students and learners a vision plan through EyeMed. They have a national network of independent and retail providers and the plan is designed to be easy to use.

Services Student In-Network Cost Out of Network Reimbursement Maximum
Vision Exam $10 copay Up to $45
Frames $0 copay; 20% off balance over $100 allowance Up to $80
Conventional Contact Lenses

Disposable Contact Lenses

$0 copay; 15% off balance over $115 allowance

$0 copay; 100% of balance over $115 allowance

Up to $92

Up to $92

Medically Necessary Contact Lenses $0 copay Up to $210
Standard Plastic Lenses

Single Vision

Bifocal

Trifocal

Lenticular

$25 copay

$25 copay

$25 copay

20% off retail price

Up to $40

Up to $60

Up to $80

Not covered

Progressive – Standard

Progressive – Premium Tier 1-3

Progressive – Premium Tier 4

$90

$110-$135 copay

$90 copay; 20% off retail price less $120 allowance

Up to $60

Up to $60

Up to $60

Lens Options 

Anti-Reflective Coating – Standard

Anti-Reflective Coating – Premium Tier 1-2

Anti-Reflective Coating – Premium Tier 3

Photochromic – Non-Glass

Polycarbonate – Standard

Scratch Coating – Standard Plastic

Tint – Solid and Gradient

UV Treatment

All Other Lens Options

$45

$57-$68

20% off retail price

$75

$40

$15

$15

$15

20% off retail price

Not covered

Not covered

Not covered

Not covered

Not covered

Not covered

Not covered

Not covered

Not covered

For more information about benefits or to access a complete list of in-network providers near you, visit EyeMed Vision Benefits or call 866-804-0982.

Vision Plan Enrollment

All eligible students and learners have access to vision and dental plans. If you are a PhD student, postdoctoral fellow, resident, or intern and your department currently pays the premiums for your medical insurance, you will also receive vision and/or dental at no additional charge, and you will be automatically enrolled in the plan(s). To retrieve your ID card and/or search for a provider, please visit EyeMed Vision Benefits and register with your Hopkins ID as your member ID. Your Hopkins ID is the first line of your profile in the my.jh.edu portal.

To learn more about the discounts and services provided by EyeMed, see the Summary of Benefits.