Prioritize Your Eyes with VSP
Preparing for retirement? As a State of California retiree, you have a choice of two great vision plans. Click 'View Your Benefit Summary' to learn more about the vision coverage available to you and the 'New Retiree Enrollment Guide' for details on your options as a retiree.
To enroll, complete the CalHR 695 Form and submit it to your personnel office within 60 days of your retirement date. New retirees have up to 60 days from their retirement date or the end of COBRA date to enroll in a vision plan option.
If you are enrolled in a Retiree VSP® vision plan through CalHR, your coverage remains active unless you cancel it during Open Enrollment. Visit CalHR Retiree Vision Benefits or CalPERS 2025 PPO Administrators for Basic Plan Members for more details on dual coverage.
As a VSP Member, You Can:
Maximize Your Benefits
With thousands of locations to choose from, including private practice doctors, retail stores nationwide, and online shopping, there's an in-network choice for you. Choose a VSP Premier EdgeTM location to save more on eye care.
Enjoy Savings That Stack Up
With VSP you get great everyday savings on eye care and eyewear, plus loads of extras so you can save all year long.
Easily Use Your Benefits
Though an ID card is not required to receive services from VSP providers, you can print a copy for your records from your VSP member account.
See Your Savings with VSP
| Without VSP Coverage | With VSP Premier Plan Coverage | |
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| Eye Exam | $205.00 | $10.00 |
| Frame | $250.00 | $10.00 |
| Bifocal lenses | $171.00 | Included with Frame |
| Standard Progressive Lenses | $85.00 | $0.00 |
| Impact-resistant Lenses | $63.00 | $15.00 |
| Light-reactive Lenses | $136.00 | $0.00 |
| Retiree-only Annual Premium | $0.00 | $186.60 |
| Total: | $910.00 | $221.60 |
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Your Estimated Annual Savings With VSP |
$688.40 | |
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Out-of-pocket costs are based on a $250 frame price. Based on state and national averages for eye exams and most commonly purchased brands. This chart represents average savings for VSP members at in-network providers. Your actual savings will depend on the eyewear you choose, the plan available to you, the eye doctor you visit, your copays, your premium, and whether it is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax. Source: VSP book-of-business paid claims data for Aug-Jan of each prior year. |
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VSP Members Enjoy:
- An extra $20 to spend on frames when you choose a Featured Frame Brand.*
- 20% savings on additional pairs of glasses.
- In-network online shopping with Eyeconic®, the only in-network online store for VSP members.
- Access to more than $3,000 in savings through rebates for popular contact lens brands, savings on LASIK, and more with VSP Exclusive Member Extras.
Questions?
Please contact VSP Member Services at 800.400.4569.
If you have lost or broken eyewear due to a recent natural disaster, VSP has resources to help.
*Log in to your VSP member account to check your benefits for eligibility and to confirm in-network locations based on your plan type. Frame brands and promotions are subject to change.