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Watch this brief video to learn more about your Vision Plan coverage and benefits offered through UnitedHealthcare.

While Duke’s medical plans provide coverage for annual eye exams, Duke also offers a nationwide vision care plan to manage the cost of eyeglasses and contact lenses, as well as eye examinations. You do not need to be enrolled in any of Duke’s medical plans to participate in the vision plan.

Vision Plan Coverage though UnitedHealthcare Vision

The vision care plan provides coverage for prescription lenses and frames, contact lenses (in lieu of eyeglasses), and a complete annual eye exam for a low monthly premium.

Under the plan, you can visit an optometrist or ophthalmologist within the UnitedHealthcare Vision network or you may choose to visit an out-of-network provider, which may result in higher out-of-pocket costs. If you visit an out-of-network provider, you must submit a claim to be reimbursed.

The vision plan covers:

• One vision exam every 12 months ($30 co-pay in network)
• Eyeglass lenses or contacts once every 12 months ($20 materials co-pay)
• Frames once every 24 months (covered in full up to $150 allowance)

If you have questions about the vision care plan or would like to find a network provider, you may call (800) 638-3120 or visit hr.duke.edu/providers.

Note: The Duke Eye Center is not a participating member of the UnitedHealthcare Vision network for eye exams. However, your Duke medical plan provides coverage for an annual eye exam at the Duke Eye Center and you are able to use the vision plan with out-of-network providers. Additionally, the Eye Care Associates store at the Duke Eye Center accepts the vision plan insurance coverage for the purchase of frames and lenses.

Below is an at-a-glance comparison of how your out-of-pocket expenses may vary depending on whether you have vision care coverage.

Eyeing the Costs

Source: UnitedHealthcare