Vision Plans

CSU vision benefits are administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP is dedicated solely to providing eyecare wellness benefits through an exclusive network of independent eye doctors. These independent eye doctors are an important component of VSP's focus on eye health, diseases and conditions, and are grouped in the VSP Select Network, which has approximately 17,000 providers.

CSU offers 2 VSP Vision Plans, a Basic Plan or you can choose to voluntarily upgrade to the enhanced Premier Plan.

Use the link to see an overview and comparison of these two plans:
VSP Benefit Summary - 2025

CSU Vision Plan - Basic (Automatic Enrollment)

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GROUP PLAN/ COVERAGE TYPE

Group Plan # 30059426

Coverage Type: A - Family

The Basic Vision Plan provides an annual exam, along with an allowance towards frames/lens or contacts every other calendar year, among other benefits found on the Benefit Summary Overview and Evidence of Coverage Booklet.
MONTHLY RATE
CSU covers 100% of the monthly premium for employee and eligible dependents.
MEMBERSHIP ID/CARD

Employee's Social Security Number without Dashes

VSP does not issue cards; However, you can register on the carrier site and print a card.
DEPENDENTS
Dependent Information is not provided by the Benefits Office at time of enrollment, as the Coverage Type is "A- Family". VSP updates the Member Account Profile once the dependent has used the service and a claim has been submitted. If an issue arises, you can:
- Request the In-Network Provider can contact VSP to verify Benefit Coverage Type as "Family";
- Add Dependent to their VSP Account using the "Switch Member", "Dependent not Listed" feature;
- Contact VSP Customer Service to request the dependent be listed in order to seek services, and remind VSP Customer Service that coverage type is "A-Family" so dependent information is not provided by the Employer.
NO ENROLLMENT FORM

The Basic Vision Plan is processed automatically at the time of benefit eligibility. No action is required by the employee.

CSU Vision Plan - Premier (Voluntary Enrollment)

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GROUP PLAN #/ COVERAGE TYPE

Group Plan # 30077022

Coverage Types -
Employee Only
Employee + 1
Employee + Family

The Premier Vision Plan provides an annual exam, and a higher allowance towards frames/lens or contacts every calendar year, among other benefits found on the Benefit Summary Overview and Evidence of Coverage Booklet.

MONTHLY RATE

The CSU will continue to contribute the basic monthly premium, and the employee will have the additional monthly premiums deducted directly from their pay warrant.


Coverage Type	Monthly Rate - 2025
Employee Only	$5.06
Employee +1	$17.08
Employee + Family	$31.73

MEMBERSHIP ID/CARD

Employee's Social Security Number without dashes.

VSP does not issue cards; However, you can register on the carrier site and print a card.
DEPENDENTS

Dependent information is provided to VSP with the submission of the VSP Enrollment Form by the Benefits Office. Dependents must be recorded on the VSP Member Account for a Service Provider to confirm coverage eligibility.

Note: If you upgrade to the Premier Plan, you must also enroll any dependents you wish to be covered, or they will loss all vision coverage. You cannot split between the Basic and Premier coverages.
ENROLLMENT FORM

VSP Premier Enrollment form is completed and returned to the HR Benefits Office within 60 days of benefit eligibility/allowable life event.

Additional Information:

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EVIDENCE OF COVERAGE BOOKLETS

Basic Evidence of Coverage Booklet

Premier Evidence of Coverage Booklet
IN-NETWORK VS OUT-OF-NETWORK

In Network Provider - By choosing a VSP Participating Provider, your coverage can be verified, the insurance will cover more out-of-pocket costs and a claim will be submitted on your behalf.

Out of Network Provider - By choosing a non VSP Participating Provider, your coverage cannot be verified and you'll be required to pay 100% of the cost at time of service. You can submit a claim for reimbursement towards some of your out-of-pocket costs. You will need an itemized receipt as part of the claim process and can submit to VSP electronically from your VSP Account or complete and mail a reimbursement form to VSP.

Find a VSP Provider: https://www.vsp.com/choice

VSP Claim Reimbursement (out-of-network)
FREQUENCY OF BENEFITS

The frequency of benefits is based on a calendar year perspective (January to December).

Basic Plan - If an employee has an eye exam in February 2025 and uses the offered prescription allowances, he/she will be eligible for an annual exam January 2026, and the next prescription allowance will be available in January 2027.

Premier Plan - If an employee has an eye exam in February 2025 and uses the offered prescription allowances, he/she will be eligible for an annual exam and prescription allowance in January 2026.

Change from Premier to Basic Coverage - If an employee changes from the Premier to the Basic plan, VSP will follow the Basic Plan frequency of benefits, based on the last claim submission. If a prescription allowance was used in 2025, the next allowance will be available in January of 2027.
COMPUTER VISION CARE (CVC)

This is a supplemental coverage available to Employee Only, which evaluates your vision needs related to computer use and offers an additional allowance towards a pair of computer glasses, every other calendar year.

For more details, review the Computer Vision Care (CVC) Brochure.

Request a CVC form at hrbenefits@csusm.edu to take with you to your vision appointment.

For more information or to register/manage your vision coverage, visit the VSP Website.

For information on the TruHearing Benefit offered through VSP: TruHearing Brochure or visit TruHearing/VSP website.