Healthier vision starts here
Nationwide coverage and eye-opening savings for military retirees and families of active duty service members
Open Enrollment ends in 18 days.
Sign up at BENEFEDS.gov or call 1-877-888-3337.
Top 3 reasons to get an Aetna Vision℠ Preferred plan
- $300 to spend on frames with our high option and $160 with our standard option.
- Large, nationwide network including online ordering options.
- Low or no copay lens treatment options, like blue light filtering.
Video Transcript
Speaker 1: Every successful mission starts with the right plan. Aetna Vision plans for military retirees and families give you more coverage and savings for less so you can feel protected and supported at every step. Healthier vision happens together. Visit AetnaFeds.com/tricarevision to connect live.
2025 Aetna Vision Preferred Biweekly rates
| Self only | Self + 1 | Self & family | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $3.13 | $6.26 | $9.39 |
| High | $5.65 | $11.28 | $16.93 |
2025 Aetna Vision Preferred plan Monthly rates
| Self only | Self + 1 | Self & family | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $6.78 | $13.56 | $20.35 |
| High | $12.24 | $24.44 | $36.68 |
Benefit and cost comparisons (see the difference)
| You pay* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Key benefit features in the Aetna® network | Standard option | High option |
| Routine eye exam | $0 | $0 |
| Frames
You'll also get an additional 20% off any balance over the frame allowance. Frame choices aren't limited to frame towers or collections. |
You get $160 allowance once every calendar year | You get $300 allowance once every calendar year |
| Standard plastic lenses — single, bifocal, trifocal, lenticular once every calendar year in lieu of contacts | $10 | $0 |
| Standard progressive lenses | $75 | $0 |
| Most premium progressive lenses | $95 – $120 | $40 – $65 |
| Standard polycarbonate lenses; scratch coating | $0 | $0 |
| UV treatment; tint | $15 copay for each | $0 |
| Most anti-reflective coatings | $45 – $68 | $20 – $43 |
| Contacts
Receive an additional 15% off any balance over the allowance on conventional contact lenses once every calendar year in lieu of eyeglass lenses |
You get $150 allowance | You get $170 allowance |
| Standard contact lens fit and follow-up | $40 fixed discount** | $40 fixed discount** |
| Premium contact lens fit and follow-up | 90% of retail price | 90% off retail price |
See the savings
With Aetna Vision Preferred, you can save money on the glasses you need. And get the look you want without breaking the bank. Take a look at how much you could save, even with premium lenses and extra features.
| Exam / eyeglasses | Without an Aetna FEDVIP vision plan | With the Aetna FEDVIP vision high option plan |
|---|---|---|
| Exam | $137 | $0 |
| $300 eyeglass frame | $300 | $0 |
| Varilux® Comfort Max Premium Progressive Lenses (Tier 3)" | $345 | $65 |
| Standard polycarbonate lenses | $73 | $0 |
| Crizal® Easy Pro Alize with UV premium anti-reflective coating (tier 2) | $130 | $43 |
| Self-only annual premium (pre-tax for employees) | $0 | $148 |
| Totals | $985 | $240 (a $647 savings) |
Other Aetna Vision Preferred plan advantages
- No deductible to meet — the plan starts paying right away
- Choose any available frame
- No limit on what brand of contact lenses network providers can prescribe — you get maximum benefits no matter which brand you choose
- Download Aetna Vision℠ Preferred Plan Mobile app! And easily find a provider, view your ID card, get benefit information and answers to frequently asked questions
- Special offers are available on AetnaVision.com to members!
- Welcome kit mailed to your home
- You can use your flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) toward your out–of-pocket expenses
- International travel solution — we’re ready to help if a vision emergency sneaks up on you when traveling abroad
Go practically anywhere for eye care
With the Aetna Vision Preferred plan, you can see any provider you want in the Aetna network or out. But remember, network providers will cost you less.
Choice, convenience, flexibility
We know you live busy lives, that’s why our network includes providers with convenient evening and weekend hours. You can receive care from any of our 170,000 eyecare providers*** including top retailers like:
You can also apply your benefits online at any of the below retailers:
Keep your eye health in focus
It’s important for everyone to get an annual eye exam, even if you don’t need vision correction.
Your eyes play an important role in your overall health at every age. Did you know that:
- Babies should have their first eye exam between 6 and 12 months old1
- A growing number of school-age children have vision problems that affect learning2
- Regular eye exams can help identify early signs of health conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol3
- Pregnancy can cause vision changes that your doctor should know about4
Just like you monitor your overall wellbeing, it’s important to stay on top of your eye health too. That’s why our vision partner, EyeMed, has easy to use tools to help you spot common vision issues. Visit the Eye Condition Simulator to learn how to identify common eye diseases and when to speak to a doctor.
Enroll today at BENEFEDS.gov or call 1-877-888-3337.
*Please refer to the plan brochure in Section 4, Your Cost for Covered Services, for the nationwide reimbursement schedule and Section 6, International Services and Supplies, for the international reimbursement schedule.
**The amount shown is the negotiated discounted price you will pay the provider. Discounts may not be available in all states at all in-network providers. To see a list of providers who do honor discounts, go to directly to AetnaVision.com , select Find a Provider, and if you see "May not accept all additional plan discounts" you should contact the provider to confirm.
***Internal database as of July 2023.
1 “Infant Vision: Birth to 24 Months of Age” American Optometric Association, https://www.aoa.org/. Accessed August 2024.
2 "12 hidden signs your child may need glasses" allaboutvision.com. Accessed August 2024.
3 “See the Full Picture of Your Health with an Annual Comprehensive Eye Exam,” American Optometric Association, https://www.aoa.org/. Accessed August 2023.
4 ”Pregnancy can cause dry eyes and other vision changes,” allaboutvision.com. Accessed August 2024.
Policies and plans are insured and/or administered by Aetna Life Insurance Company (Aetna). Certain claims administration services are provided by First American Administrators, Inc. and certain network administration services are provided through EyeMed Vision Care ("EyeMed"), LLC.
Not all services are covered. See plan documents for a complete description of benefits, exclusions and limitations of coverage. Plan features and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. These are the plan's main exclusions and limitations. The plan does not cover: special vision procedures, such as orthoptics, vision therapy or vision training; vision services or supplies that do not meet professionally accepted standards; plano (nonprescription) lenses; nonprescription sunglasses; two pair of glasses in lieu of bifocals; medical and/or surgical treatment of the eyes; cosmetic services; lost or broken lenses, frames, glasses or contact lenses.
Providers in the Aetna Vision network are contracted and credentialed through EyeMed Vision Care, LLC according to EyeMed's requirements. EyeMed and Aetna are independent contractors and not agents of each other. Provider participation may change without notice.
External websites links are provided for your information and convenience only and does not imply or mean that Aetna endorses the content of such linked websites or third-party services. Aetna has no control over the content or materials contained therein. Aetna therefore makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, about such linked websites, the third parties they are owned and operated by, and the information and/or the suitability or quality of the products contained on them.
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