Vision Plans Important for Employees to Consider

According to a recent survey conducted by Transitions Optical 24% of U.S. workers do not enroll in their employer's vision plan, and 30% of those who do enroll do not use their coverage to receive a comprehensive eye exam for themselves. Vision plans were not chosen by employees most commonly due to not having any current vision and eye problems. Good eye health is important to the performance of employees and not receiving available care could potentially put a person in greater risk for costly eye problems and diseases.

“While all employees surveyed reported access to a vision benefit through their employer, they were less likely to enroll in vision than medical and dental benefits,” says Pat Huot, director of managed vision care at Transitions Optical. “This is a serious lost opportunity for employers to help lower potential health care costs and boost productivity.”

According to Vision Optical's survey 30% of all employees felt their employers did not take the appropriate steps to make sure that employees understand their vision benefits. As well as 50% of all employees were not sure what eyeglass lens options were included in their vision coverage, but survey responses showed that having a greater understanding could increase enrollment and utilization of the benefits.

Barham Benefit Group is there for employees and employers on the matter. BBG will work with employers to give them a full comprehensive understanding of possible vision benefit plans that their company can provide. As well, BBG is available for individuals that are interested in being more proactive about their vision health and wish to find the best possible plan for preventive vision health and/or current diagnosed needs. Questions from employees concerning what options are included and general exam coverage can be handled by giving a call to the Barham Benefit Group office- 217.356.1978.