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Vision Plan Coverage

Vision Service Plan (VSP)

ACE, APA, Exempt, Food Service, Maintenance, Non-Represented, and TOTEM employees are covered by the Vision Service Plan.

These employees should check with their health plan providers for details on vision plan coverage:
AEA employees » Teachers	Local 71 employees » Custodians	Teamsters 959 employees » Bus drivers & attendants

Your Anchorage School District VSP WellVision Plan at a glance

Learn about the plan

How to use VSP

	An Eyecare Plan With You in Mind
	Click here to learn more about the coverage VSP provides, extra discounts and savings and how to find a VSP network doctor.
	What's new at VSP? Click here to learn about changes beginning July 1, 2009 (PDF)

	Contact Information
	Member services: 1-800-877-7195 Web site: www.vsp.com Includes the following information: Locating a VSP doctor How to use your eye care benefits Eye care coverage information Answers to frequently asked questions about benefits and plan coverage Important eye care and health information including the importance of a thorough eye exam, information about vision difficulties and links to vision and general wellness Web sites Note: In the event of a conflict between this information and your group or health plan's contract with VSP, the terms of the contract will prevail.

	Find a Provider
	If you do not have a VSP doctor, you can find one by: Checking the list; or Using the online directory service; or Calling 1-800-877-7195 VSP's member service center offers two ways to find a doctor near your home or office -- member service or automated telephone system. To speak to a member service representative, call between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Use your telephone keypad after hours and on weekends to verify your coverage or locate a doctor.

	Set an Appointment with your VSP Doctor
	Once you've found a doctor, call the office to make an appointment. Provide the following: Your name and that you're a VSP member Your VSP member group or employer Your Social Security number Your date of birth If you are making an appointment for a dependent, provide the member's name, member's social security number and dependent's date of birth. Your doctor will obtain authorization for services. If you are not eligible, the doctor will notify you. Keep your scheduled appointment and make any co-payments. You are responsible for additional costs from cosmetic options or non-covered services.

Out-of Network Providers

Although more than 90% of VSP patients receive care from VSP doctors, you have the option of seeing an out-of-network provider. For out-of-network reimbursement, pay the entire bill when you receive services, then send the following information to VSP:

	»	An itemized receipt listing the services you received
	»	The name, address and phone number of the out-of-network provider
	»	The covered member's Social Security number or member identification number
	»	The covered member's name, phone number and address
	»	The name of the group
	»	The patient's name, date of birth, phone number and address
	»	The patient's relationship to the covered member (such as self, spouse, child, student, etc.)

Out-of-Network Claims

Claims must be submitted to VSP within six months from your date of service. Please keep a copy of the information for your records and send the originals to the following address:

Vision Service Plan
Out-of-Network Provider Claims
P.O. Box 997100
Sacramento, CA 95899-7100

Questions? Call 1-800-877-7195

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