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As
part of the BlueExtrasSM discount program, Blue Cross
and Blue Shield of Illinois has arranged a vision
discount program that offers all group members
discounts on eye exams, contact lenses, frames, lenses
and lens add-ons.* In addition, as part of their
health care benefits, HMO members have a routine
vision benefit that provides coverage for one eye
examination every 12 months for the cost of their PCP
or wellness copayment, when they visit a network
provider.
Effective
July 1, 2008, Davis Vision, Inc.**, will be replacing
EyeMed Vision Care** within the BlueExtras program as
the administrator for the vision discount program and
for the HMO vision benefit program.
Davis Vision began administering the vision discount
program for non-HMO*** groups on January 1.
The
Davis Vision network consists of major national and
regional retail locations, such as Visionworks®
and EyeMasters,® as well as independent
ophthalmologists and optometrists.**** To find a
provider convenient to them, members can visit the Davis
Vision Web site.
In
addition to discounts on eye exams and eyewear, all
group members have access to discounts on laser vision
correction through Davis Vision, featuring the
TruVision** network. Members can also receive
discounted pricing on replacement contact lenses
through Davis Vision's Lens 1 2 3®
Mail Order Contact Lens Replacement Program.
To
contact Davis Vision customer service or for more
information about laser vision correction, HMO members
can call (877) 393-8844. For details about replacement
contact lenses, members should call (800) LENS-123.
*The
vision care program is a discount program only. It is
available to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
members at no additional charge and is not a part of
their health care benefits.
**The
relationships between Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
Illinois and Davis Vision, Inc., EyeMed Vision Care
and Davis Vision, Inc., on behalf of TruVision are
that of independent contractors.
***Non-HMO
refers to the following health plan products: PPO,
BlueEdgeSM, BlueChoice®,
Comprehensive Major Medical and Point of Service.
****Changes
to the provider network will occur as a result of this
transition; LensCrafters® and
Pearle Vision® will be replaced in the
vision care network by other retail locations, such as
Visionworks, as well as independent providers. Members
should visit the Davis
Vision Web site to confirm a provider is part
of the network prior to scheduling an appointment for
on or after July 1, 2008.
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