2024 Vision Benefits
In 2024, you now have hte option to elect vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). This plan includes coverage for vision care and materials and allowances for contact lenses, eyeglass lenses and frames.
Contact Information for Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Phone: 800-877-7195
Website: vsp.com
2025 Open Enrollment
October 21 - November 4, 2024
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to make changes to your benefit coverages (medical, dental, wellnes, etc), add/remove coverage, add/remove dependents and re-enroll in the FSAs (including the child care subsidy) and HSAs for calendar year 2025.
Create an Account with VSP
- Go to vsp.com
- Choose "Create an Account" in the top right corner to get started
- Complete the registration process
- You will need your NetID (to be put into the Member ID box)
View your benefits, access special offers and savings, and more.
VSP also offers a mobile app for easy access to your account from your mobile device.
Eligibility and Enrollment
In the VSP Vision Plan
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All Benefit Eligible Dartmouth employees can choose to enroll in the Vision Benefit through VSP.
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Employees can cover spouses, children and stepchildren on their VSP vision plan.
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Employee pays full cost of the benefit.
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Plan guidelines do not allow Dartmouth couples to cover one another, and only one parent can cover the children.
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You do NOT need to be enrolled in a Dartmouth's medical plan, to be eligible for the new vision benefit.
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Enrollment is available through the FlexOnline benefit enrollment system.
In the Cigna/EyeMed Vision Coverage
Enrollment in Cigna Vision is automatic when you and your family members are enrolled in a medical plan through Dartmouth.
VSP Vision Coverage
The vision coverage includes an allowance toward frames or contact lenses every 12 months. Costs are lower when you receive care within the VSP network, but you also have the option to go out-of-network for some services. Note: You do not need to be enrolled in a Dartmouth medical plan to enroll in the VSP vision benefit.
ID Cards - You will not receive an ID card from VSP. Your in-network provider can locate you and your covered dependents within the VSP system when you/they provide your name, your date of birth and your Dartmouth ID.
Routine Eye Exam through Cigna Medical via EyeMed
If you are enrolled in a Dartmouth Medical Plan, as part of Cigna's preventive care services, one routine eye exam is still covered annually at no charge with an in-network EyeMed provider.
If your provider is not in the EyeMed network you may need to submit the EyeMed Out-of-Network Claim Form to Cigna vision for reimbursement.
ID Cards - You will receive a separate Cigna Vision ID card that you will need to present at your Eye doctor's office in order to receive your routine eye exam at no cost (or at 70% paid if out-of-network).
Coverage Information
Summary of Benefits for Routine Eye Exam
Discount Programs
VSP Discount Programs
Cigna/EyeMed Discount Programs
You can take advantage of vision discounts through Cigna Healthy Rewards program.
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