Medicare News
Published April 22, 2019
Eyes are a vital part of overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of the estimated 61 million U.S. adults at high risk for vision loss, only half visited an eye doctor in the past 12 months.
Routine eye care can have a huge impact on maintaining good vision.
Here’s how Premera Medicare Advantage benefits can help your clients save on eye care services and hardware.
Premera Medicare Advantage vision benefits
All 2019 plans include a routine vision exam. Here’s an at-a-glance view of our Medicare Advantage vision benefits.
Plans |
Routine Vision Exam (1 PCY) |
Eyewear Allowance |
HMO |
$45 copay |
Not covered |
Classic HMO |
$20 copay |
$150 allowance (PCY) |
Classic Plus HMO |
$40 copay |
$150 allowance (PCY) |
Total Health HMO |
$20 copay |
$150 allowance (PCY) |
Core HMO |
$45 copay |
Not covered |
Peak + Rx (HMO) |
$20 copay |
$30 copay (allowance $120 every 2 years) |
Sound + Rx (HMO) |
$20 copay |
$30 copay (allowance $120 every 2 years) |
Alpine (HMO) |
$20 copay |
$30 copay (allowance $120 every 2 years) |
Charter + Rx (HMO) |
$20 copay |
$30 copay (allowance $120 every 2 years) |
Note: PCY is per calendar year
Vision discounts
Here are several ways your clients can save on eye care services and hardware.
EyeMed
Premera members save up to 45% on eyeglasses at EyeMed's contracted provider locations, including LensCrafters, Pearle Vision Centers, Sears Optical, Target Optical, JCPenney Optical, and other independent providers.
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As a Premera Medicare Advantage member, you can save on eye care services and hardware with special discounts from EyeMed.