Visual Coverage

Vision coverage is provided through VSP and vision services received through the SHIP plan do not require an Student Health Services referral. Certain exclusions & limitations apply to the vision coverage. A complete list is available at the SHS website.

This is a partial list:

Vision: refractive surgery, contact lenses, eyeglasses not covered. Discounts available. See details at “Special Offers” on the Anthem Blue Cross website. Orthoptics or vision training and any associated supplemental testing; plano lenses (less than a± .50 diopter power); or two pair of glasses in lieu of bifocals; Replacement of lenses and frames furnished under this plan which are lost or broken, except at the normal intervals when services are otherwise available; Medical or surgical treatment of the eyes; orrective vision treatment of an Experimental Nature; Costs for services and/or materials above Plan Benefit allowances.

For a summary and information about the VSP Plan, please see VSP Vision Summary.pdf

Vision care is not available at SHS and a referral is not required to access vision benefits. You may receive services from VSP’s Choice Network of providers. To find a list of VSP providers, students enrolled in SHIP may select a doctor using the VSP website: www.vsp.com or calling Member Services at 1.800.877.7195. Once you find a VSP doctor, make your appointment and tell them you have VSP. Check out your coverage on www.vsp.com before you go. Your doctor and VSP will handle the rest.

Drs. Mark and Joann Helmus have practiced in Davis since 1986. They opened a brand new clinic October of 2007. The GSA office has a few business cards for Helmus Optometry. For more information and reviews, please check the Davis Wiki on Helmus.

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