FirstEnergy offers vision coverage for vision care products and services through VSP Signature Choice Network. VSP has the most extensive network of optometrists and vision care specialists in the country.

BASIC VISION PLAN
You and your family members will automatically be enrolled in the Basic Vision Plan if you do not elect the Supplemental Vision Plan. In-network eye exams and lenses are subject to a copayment, and in-network frames and contact exams are provided at a discount. Out-of-network products and services are not covered.

Click here for additional discounts that are available to Basic Vision plan members.

SUPPLEMENTAL VISION PLAN
You may increase coverage by selecting the Supplemental Vision plan. Under Supplemental plan, you can use a VSP provider or an out-of-network provider. However, you will receive the highest level of benefits when you use a VSP provider.

To find participating providers:

  1. Visit the VSP website.
  2. Call 1-800-877-7195 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Eastern Time.


The following chart shows the services covered under the vision options.

 

Basic Vision

Supplemental Vision

Exam

   

In-Network

$50 copay
With purchase of complete pair of glasses

$10 copay

Out-of-Network

Not covered

Reimbursed up to $45

Frames
*With purchase of complete pair of glasses

In-Network

25% discount

$180 retail frame allowance
(all manufacturers)

Out-of-Network

Not covered

Reimburse up to $70

Lens & Lens Options
*With purchase of complete pair of glasses
*Minimum prescription of .5 diopter for lens coverage – medically necessary

In-Network

Single:  $40 copay
Bifocal:  $60 copay
Trifocal/Lenticular:  $75 copay

$0 copay − standard progressive lenses
$25 copay − premium & custom progressive lenses
$25 copay − anti-reflective lenses

Out-of-Network

Not covered

Single vision – reimburse up to $30
Bifocal lenses – reimburse up to $50
Trifocal lenses – reimburse up to $65
Lenticular Lenses – reimburse up to $100

Contacts

   

In-Network

15% discount on exam only
(no discount on materials)

Elective – $180 allowance
Medically necessary – covered in full
(must be pre-approved)

Out-of-Network

Not covered

Elective – reimburse up to $105
Medically necessary -– reimburse up to $210

Under the Supplemental Vision plan, a $25 copay applies to prescription glasses or contacts.


Get More Information

This overview provides some basic information about the plans, but it’s important to get the whole picture. The links below can provide you with more details.

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