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I received information in the mail from BlueCross BlueShield of Teas on their new vision provider, Davis Vision. Were my vision benefits changed?
I'm in the PPO and I know the plan does not provide vision benefits, but are there any discount programs available?

Q: I received information in the mail from BlueCross and BlueShield of Texas on their new vision provider, Davis Vision. Were my vision benefits also changed?

A: On Jan. 1, BlueCross BlueShield changed its vision provider for HMO members from ColeVision to Davis Vision. Your vision coverage is the same with some added extras. Davis Vision offers a Value-Added discount program for services beyond the covered benefits and a larger network of independent providers as well as providers like Wal-Mart and Eye Masters. See the next question for a description of discounts. Pearle Optical, Sears and JC Penney are not in the Davis network yet.

HMO vision benefits
Benefit		Copayment
Eye examination (every 12 months)
	Basic exam	$3
Spectacle lenses ( every 12 months)
	Single vision lenses	$30
	Bifocal lenses	$50
	Trifocal lenses	$60
	Progressive lenses	$100
Frames that cost
	Up to $60.99	$25
	$61-$69.99	$35
	$70 or more	$35 + any amount over $70

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Q: I’m in the PPO and I know the plan does not provide vision benefits, but are there any discount programs available?

A: Although the PPO plan does not provide vision benefits, the Davis Vision Value-Added discount program was introduced in January and is available to both PPO and HMO members.

The Davis Vision Value-Added discount program includes discounts on all vision services, a mail-order contact lens replacement program and discounts on laser vision correction. For more information or a list of providers, call (800) 999-5431, or go to www.davisvision.com and click on Member Login. Type your social security number. Tab down to password and type in the first five letters of your last name. Then click on Submit.

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