Vision Care
There are several ways regular employees may receive a discount on vision exams and eyeglasses or contact lenses.
- All regular employees are automatically enrolled in the Tennessee Dental Plan at no cost to the employee. This is not dental insurance, but a program providing discounts for Dental, Vision, Hearing, Massage Therapy and Prescription Drugs. The Tennessee Dental Plan website lists providers and information for each segment of the program. Contact the Office of Human Resources for a membership card.
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield (PPO) subscribers:
Examinations and screening of the eyes as determined by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of TN to be medically necessary in the treatment of an injury or disease are covered. Refractive examinations to determine the need for glasses or contacts are not considered vision screenings and are not covered by the plan. Contact Blue Cross/Blue Shield customer service at 1-800-558-6213 for more information.
- Cigna (POS) subscribers:
An annual exam with a Vision Service Plan provider will be covered for a $10 copay. Phone 1-800-877-7195 or view the website for a listing of contracted providers.
- United HealthCare (HMO) subscribers:
Routine vision care limited to one visit/year. Eye exams must be obtained from a Spectera Vision provider. Phone 1-800-638-3120 for a participating provider or view the provider directory, using your Social Security number as the subscriber's identification number. You must use an approved provider to receive benefits for an eye exam and ID card must be presented. Exams performed by an optometrist will be covered for $15 copay.
