Vision Benefits
Plans
There are two options for vision benefits; one paid for by the CSU, one paid for partially by the employee. Highlights of each plan are below. View the VSP Benefit Summary [pdf] for more information.
CSU Vision Plan - Basic
- All eligible employees and their eligible dependents are automatically enrolled in this plan
- Administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP) (requires SJSUOne/CSU login)
- Premiums paid by the CSU
- Visit any licensed ophthalmologist, optometrist or dispensing optician
- Find an Advantage Network provider by logging into the VSP Member Portal or calling (800) 877-7195
- Using an in-network provider will reduce your costs
Includes:
- One comprehensive eye exam every calendar year
- One pair of lenses every other calendar year (or calendar year if your prescription changes) and one frame every other calendar year
- Contact lenses every other calendar year when contact lenses are provided in lieu of all other lens and frame benefits
- Basic VSP Evidence of Coverage [pdf]
The VSP Premier plan
- All eligible employees may participate in the CSU VSP Premier Plan
- Employee pays a small monthly cost share fee; additional cost will be deducted directly from your paycheck
- Enables you to get a higher allowance for frames and contacts, fully covered standard progressive lenses, and more discounts
- Enroll through VSP directly by calling (800) 400-4569.
- You may not enroll in both the Basic and Premier Vision coverage at the same time
- Dependents you wish to cover must also be enrolled into the Premier Plan coverage; they cannot stay in the Basic Vision Plan
Includes:
- One comprehensive eye exam every calendar year
- One pair of lenses/frames every calendar year
- Contact lenses every calendar year when contact lenses are provided in lieu of all other lens and frame benefits
- Extra Savings on Retinal Screening
- Premier VSP Evidence of Coverage [pdf]
- Claim form is not required when using standard in-network benefits.
- Services provided by a non-VSP provider must be paid in full by the employee.
For reimbursement, complete a VSP Out-of-Network Reimbursement form [pdf] (requires SJSUOne/CSU login)
Accessing and Using Your Benefits
VSP Online Access
Register through VSP to view your benefits online. You will create a User ID and password during the registration process.
Claims – In-Network Benefits
A claim form is not required when using standard in-network benefits.
Claims – Out-of-Network Benefits
- Services provided by a non-VSP provider must be paid in full by the employee.
- For Out-of-Network reimbursement, complete a VSP Out-of-Network Reimbursement form [pdf] (requires SJSUOne/CSU login)
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