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:

Basic (Group Plan #30059426)
Premier (Group Plan # 30077022)

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

CSU Vision Plan - Basic (Automatic Enrollment)

Eligible CSU employees and dependents are automatically enrolled in the Basic Vision coverage the first of the month following eligibility and CSU pays the monthly premiums. The Basic Vision plan provides an annual eye exam, and an allowance towards frames/lens or contacts every other calendar year.

CSU Vision Plan - Premier (Voluntary Enrollment)

All CSU active employees eligible to participate in the CSU VSP Basic Plan are eligible to enroll in the Premier Vision Plan for an additional monthly cost. The Premier Vision Plan provides an annual exam, and a higher allowance towards frames/lens or contacts every calendar year.

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 Contribution
Employee Only	$4.03
Employee + 1	$15.01
Employee + Family	$28.41

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

VSP Premier Enrollment form is completed and returned to the HR Benefits Office within 60 days of benefit eligibility, an allowable life event, or during an Open Enrollment period.

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 2023 and uses the offered prescription allowances, he/she will be eligible for an annual exam January 2024, and the next prescription allowance will be available in January 2025.

Premier Plan - If an employee has an eye exam in February 2023 and uses the offered prescription allowances, he/she will be eligible for an annual exam and prescription allowance in January 2024.

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 2023, the next allowance will be available in January of 2025.
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.

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.