Vision
The Effingham County Schools Vision Plan with MetLife provides a benefit for an exam, either contact lenses or eyeglass lenses, and frames. If you see an in-network provider, you pay a copay for your standard eye exam/lenses/frames, and the plan pays a benefit of up to $130 for frames, and contact lenses. Additional copays apply for eyeglass lens options. Dependent children can be covered to age 26.
Access www.metlife.com/vision to locate provider network information. Select the VSP Choice Network.
Update for 2026: There will be a 15% increse in premiums.
With the MetLife Vision Plan, you may visit any vision provider. However in order to maximize your MetLife vision benefit, we encourage you to visit an in-network provider. Participating vision provider information can be found on the Resources page.
| Vision Summary of Benefits | In-Network |
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Exam
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| Standard | $20 copay |
| Contact Lens Fit and Follow-up | Covered in full with a maximum copay of $60 |
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Lenses - Glasses
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| Single | Covered in full after $20 copay |
| Bifocal | Covered in full after $20 copay |
| Trifocal | Covered in full after $20 copay |
| Lenticular | Covered in full after $20 copay |
| UV Treatment | $0 copay |
| Tint | $15 copay |
| Standard Polycarbonate - Kids under 19 | $0 copay |
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Frames
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Plan pays $130 after $20 copay Costco: Plan pays $70 after $20 copay |
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Contact Lenses
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| Conventional | Up to $130 allowance |
| Disposable | Up to $130 allowance |
| Medically necessary | Covered in full after $20 copay |
Frequencies
- Examination: Once per 12 months
- Lenses: One pair per 12 months
- Frames: One pair per 24 months
** Either eyeglass lenses or contact lenses are allowed per frequency **
Vision Plan Information
SHBP Vision Benefit
If you are enrolled in a SHBP Medical Plan, the plan covers 100% of one routine eye exam every 24 months. The plan does not extend to additional vision benefits such as eyeglasses or contact lenses.
