The Colleges provide a contributory vision plan through EyeMed Vision Care . Enrolling in a quality vision care program is an important decision. Make vision care part of your annual health care program at any one of EyeMed's thousands of provider location nationwide. Choose from private practitioners and leading optical retailersr offered through the EyeMed Select Panel by calling 1-866-299-1358 or by visting www.enrollwitheyemed.com/select.
Examples of benefits covered:
| Vision Care Services | In-Network Member Cost | Out-of Network |
| Exam with Dilation as Necessary | $10 Copay | Up to $35 |
| Frames | $120 Allowance: 80% of balance over $120 | Up to $60 |
| Standard Plastic Lenses: Single Vision | $25 Copay | Up to $25 |
| Standard Plastic Lenses: Bifocal | $25 Copay | Up to $40 |
| Standard Plastic Lenses: Trifocal | $25 Copay | Up to $65 |
| Tint | 20% off retail price | N/A |
| Scratch Resistance | 20% off retail price | N/A |
| Contact Lenses: Conventional | $0 Copay; $135 Allowance; 15% off balance over $135 | Up to $108 |
| Contact Lenses: Disposables | $0 Copay; $135 Allowance; balance over $135 | Up to $108 |
| Contact Lenses: Medically Necessary | $0 Copay; Paid in Full | Up to $200 |
| LASIK & PRK Vision Correction Procedures | 15% off retail price OR 5% off promotional pricing | N/A |
| Exam Frequency | Once per 12 months | |
| Frames | Once per 12 months | |
| Standard Plastic Lenses | Once per 12 months | |
| Contact Lenses | Once per 12 months |
Premium Information
Faculty, Administrative Staff, and Union Hourly
Coverage Type |
2009 Monthly Premium |
HWS Monthly Contribution |
Each payperiod you pay |
| Single | 5.16 |
2.58 |
1.29 |
| Two Person | 9.76 |
4.88 |
2.44 |
| Employee + Child(ren) | 10.28 |
5.14 |
2.57 |
| Family | 15.12 |
7.56 |
3.78 |
Payroll Deduction Schedule - Wages are paid on a bi-weekly basis, or normally 26 paydates in a calendar year. Employee deductions for elected benefits are deducted on a 24 paydate biweekly schedule, or two times in a month. These biweekly deductions will be taken on a pre-tax basis, tax laws permitting.
