As a full-time benefits eligible faculty, staff, or LIUNA bargaining unit member, you and your family can elect to participate in the EyeMed vision plan. Coverage includes benefits for eye exams, frames, lenses/contact lenses and laser eye surgery.
If you’re enrolled in a JHU CareFirst health plan, special offers are available to you with select Wilmer Eye Institute providers. These offers are not part of the EyeMed Vision Plan. Learn more.
About the EyeMed Vision Program
Getting routine and preventive eye care has been shown to help avoid or minimize vision loss and diseases later in life. The university wants to help you protect your vision and overall health and has partnered with EyeMed Vision Care to provide affordable vision coverage. You will have access to the Insight Network including private practice and retail chain locations such as LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical.
All Things Vision: Visit eyesiteonwellness.com, a website focused on eye care advice from vision experts.
Note: The Wilmer Eye Institute is out-of-network with the EyeMed Vision Plan.
EyeMed Vision Plan Features
| Plan Features | EyeMed Vision Plan (In-Network Cost) | EyeMed Vision Plan (Out-of-Network Reimbursement) |
|---|---|---|
| Eye exam (once per calendar year) | $10 copay | Reimbursement up to $40 |
| Lenses (once per calendar year in lieu of contact lenses) | Reimbursement up to: | |
| Single-vision | $20 copay | $40 |
| Lined bifocal | $20 copay | $60 |
| Lined trifocal | $20 copay | $80 |
| Lenticular | $20 copay | $80 |
| Frames (once per calendar year) | $150 allowance, $0 copay; you get 20% off balance over $150 | Reimbursement up to $66 |
| Contact lenses (once per calendar year in lieu of lenses) | Reimbursement up to: | |
| Conventional | $0 copay, $150 allowance (once yearly); you get 15% off balance over $150 | $150 |
| Disposable | $0 copay, $150 allowance; plus balance over $150 | $150 |
| Medically necessary contact lenses | $0 copay; covered by plan | $210 |
| Laser vision correction | 15% off the retail price or 5% off the promotional price | N/A |
To learn more about the discounts and services provided by EyeMed, see the Summary of Benefits.
Special Offers from EyeMed
See the latest discounts and special offers on lenses, frames, and laser eye surgery from EyeMed
With EyeMed Vision Care, you can also take advantage of a hearing aid discount program. This program allows you to purchase high-quality, digital hearing aids at meaningful savings over retail through Amplifon Hearing Health Care Network. You can learn more about this program by visiting www.amplifonusa.com or call 877-203-0675.
How to Enroll
Enroll in the vision plan through myChoices when electing your health & life benefits. For specific questions about the plan, call EyeMed at 866-800-5457.
Cost of EyeMed coverage
You can choose between three coverage levels:
- yourself only
- yourself plus one dependent
- yourself and your family
The premiums you pay are deducted from your paycheck before taxes (pre-tax). Premium rates for each of these coverage levels are included in the health coverage rate sheets.
Download the EyeMed App
Get the most from your EyeMed vision benefits — anytime, anywhere with the EyeMed app. Check your benefits, find an eye doctor, schedule an exam, estimate costs, or view claims on the go with ease. Check out the EyeMed App
Special Offers at the Wilmer Eye Institute for CareFirst Plans
These offers are not part of the EyeMed Vision Plan, which covers services as described in the table above. The Wilmer Eye Institute is out-of-network under the university’s EyeMed Vision Coverage.
Free Biennial Adult Eye Exam with Select Wilmer Providers
You and your eligible dependents age 18 and older who are enrolled in the CareFirst Core PPO, Enhanced PPO, or HDHP Plan are eligible for a free eye exam every two years by a selected School of Medicine Wilmer Eye Institute provider in the Baltimore area. The comprehensive eye exam will consist of a routine eye exam and complete visual system exam. Eyeglasses and fitting or dispensing new contact lenses are not included in the routine eye exam and are not covered by the university medical plans. Call 410-955-5080 to schedule an appointment with Wilmer.
Special Laser Vision Correction Offer
University employees and their immediate family members can get laser vision correction at a reduced fee with one of Wilmer Eye Institute’s Advanced Specialty Training cornea fellows (PGY-5) or a senior ophthalmology resident (PGY-4) under the supervision of Dr. Isa Mohammed, Director of Refractive Surgery. The initial consultation may be scheduled at the Johns Hopkins Hospital or Wilmer Eye Institute @ Green Spring Station. Surgery is performed at Green Spring Station in Lutherville, MD 21093.
For additional information and the current promotional laser vision correction fees, email [email protected] and with “Wilmer LASIK Opportunity” in the subject line.