Vision
Care for your sight.
The vision plan, through VSP, offers you comprehensive coverage. Explore how your benefits can shape your overall vision wellness.
When You Can Enroll
You can elect vision benefits within 31 days of becoming benefits eligible, during Open Enrollment, or within 31 days of a Qualifying Life Event.
What to Know
- Coverage includes eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, and other discounts.
- You can use VSP or non-VSP providers, but you’ll receive greater coverage and lower costs with VSP providers.
Your Vision Plan
| Service | Cost – VSP Providers | Cost – Non-VSP Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Eye Exam Once every calendar year | $5 copay | $5 copay then the plan pays up to $45 |
| Frames Once every other year | Plan pays up to: $175 for retail frames, $195 for feature frame brand, $175 for Walmart/Sam’s Club, $95 for Costco equivalent 20% discount on any amount over the allowance | Plan pays up to $70 |
| Lenses Once every calendar year | Included in eye exam copay Single vision, lined bifocal, and lined trifocal are covered in full. Polycarbonate lenses covered for dependent children. Standard Progressives are covered in full for everyone. | Plan pays up to: $30 for single vision, $50 for lined bifocal, $65 for lined trifocal |
| Contact Lenses Once every calendar year, in lieu of glasses and frame | Up to $60 copay for contact lens exam (fitting and evaluation) Necessary contacts covered in full. Elective contacts up to $150 plan allowance. | Plan pays up to $105 |
| Laser Vision Correction | Discounts through VSP | Not covered |
Monthly Employee Premium
| Employee Only | Employee + Child(ren) | Employee + Spouse | Employee + Family | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSP (All locations) | $2.36 | $3.54 | $3.52 | $6.90 |
Please note: Premium cost sharing for Caltech for medical, dental, and vision plans is limited to individuals either receiving a monthly compensation of $1,000 paid by Caltech or having designated external funding as a Caltech allowance for this purpose. This usually applies to postdoctoral scholars and visiting associates.
Vision Plan Provider: VSP
VSP is Caltech’s vision plan provider. Set up an account to view your benefit information, access your claims history, view and print ID cards, find a VSP network doctor, and see exclusive member extras.
Website: caltech.vspforme.com/
Download the mobile app:
Phone: (800) 877-7195 (Mon-Sat, 6 a.m.-5 p.m. PT)
Plan Summaries and Resources
For full details, please review the plan documents.
VSP Plan Summary (English)
VSP Plan Summary (Spanish)
VSP Evidence of Coverage and Disclosure Form
