The amount you pay before your plan starts to pay for covered vision services. Great news! With Aetna Vision Preferred Direct plans, you have no deductible.
Choice and convenience
More providers to fit your needs
Look up thousands of independent eye doctors, top optical retailers and online options.
Independent locations
You get access to a broad network of neighborhood eye doctors and private practices. Local, trusted advisers to meet your vision care needs.
Retail locations
You can visit some of the most preferred, recognized retail chains like LensCrafters®, Pearle Vision℠ and Target Optical®. You get a diverse choice of neighborhood stores, too, like America’s Best®, Eyeglass World®, For Eyes® and more.
Online options
Many network retailers offer online shopping. This includes LensCrafters®, Target Optical® and Ray-Ban®. Plus, many more, like Oakley®, Contacts Direct, CVS Optical® and Glasses.com.
Vision plans at a glance
Looking for a plan that fits your life and budget? Let’s explore.
With our vision insurance for individuals and families, we can help you find the right plan. Use this chart to compare coverage and costs for Aetna Vision Preferred Direct plans.This chart shows in-network benefits.
Value Plan |
Select Plan |
Elite Plan |
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No deductible |
No deductible |
No deductible |
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$20 |
$15 |
$10 |
|
$25 |
$20 |
$10 |
|
$130 |
$160 |
$200 |
|
$130 |
$160 |
$200 |
|
Standard: $90
Premium tiers 1-3: $110-$135 |
Standard: $85
Premium tiers 1-3: $105-$130 |
Standard: $10
Premium tiers 1-3: $95-$120 |
|
Polycarbonate: $40
UV protection: $15
Tinted lenses: $15
Photochromic light-to-dark tinting: $75 |
Polycarbonate under age 19: $0
Polycarbonate over age 19: $40
Scratch resistant: $15
Anti-glare: $45
UV protection: $15
Tinted lenses: $15
Photochromic light-to-dark tinting: $75 |
Polycarbonate: $0
Scratch resistant: $0
Anti-glare: $45
UV protection: $15
Tinted lenses: $15
Photochromic light-to-dark tinting: $75 |
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Included |
Included |
Included |
|
Starting at $10.40 a month |
Starting at $13.13 a month |
Starting at $18.33 a month |
Value Plan |
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No deductible |
|
$20 |
|
$25 |
|
$130 |
|
$130 |
|
Standard: $90
Premium tiers 1-3: $110-$135 |
|
Polycarbonate: $40
UV protection: $15
Tinted lenses: $15
Photochromic light-to-dark tinting: $75 |
|
Included |
|
Starting at $10.40 a month |
Select Plan |
|
---|---|
No deductible |
|
$15 |
|
$20 |
|
$160 |
|
$160 |
|
Standard: $85
Premium tiers 1-3: $105-$130 |
|
Polycarbonate under age 19: $0
Polycarbonate over age 19: $40
Scratch resistant: $15
Anti-glare: $45
UV protection: $15
Tinted lenses: $15
Photochromic light-to-dark tinting: $75 |
|
Included |
|
Starting at $13.13 a month |
Elite Plan |
|
---|---|
No deductible |
|
$10 |
|
$10 |
|
$200 |
|
$200 |
|
Standard: $10
Premium tiers 1-3: $95-$120 |
|
Polycarbonate: $0
Scratch resistant: $0
Anti-glare: $45
UV protection: $15
Tinted lenses: $15
Photochromic light-to-dark tinting: $75 |
|
Included |
|
Starting at $18.33 a month |
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Deductible
Eye exam copay
The amount you pay to the network provider for your routine eye exam. You can get 1 eye exam every 12 months.
Standard lens copay
The amount you pay to a network provider for your base eyeglass lens. Base eyeglass lenses include standard plastic single vision, bifocal, trifocal or lenticular lenses. You can use your lens benefit towards the purchase of eyeglass lenses or contact lenses every 12 months.
Frame allowance
The amount your plan covers for frames when you visit a network provider. If the cost of your frames is more than your allowance, you get 20% off the balance. You pay the rest of the balance up to the total cost of the frame.
Contact lens allowance
The amount your plan covers for conventional contact lenses (extended wear) when you buy them from a network provider. If your cost of the contact lens is more than your allowance, you get 15% off the balance. You can use your lens benefit towards the purchase of eyeglass lenses or contact lenses every 12 months.
Progressive lens copay
The amount you pay to the network provider for upgrading to a progressive lens. This copay includes the cost of the bifocal lens plus the progressive lens. If you choose a progressive lens outside of tiers 1 to 3, you get a 20% discount off the retail cost plus a $120 plan allowance.
Standard lens options
You can get lens options at a discount when you visit a network provider. You don’t pay more than the listed amount. Some lens options are covered 100% based on the plan you choose. Other non-covered lens options are 20% off the retail cost.
Out-of-network coverage
You have the choice to visit a provider who isn’t in our network. If you do, you pay the provider in full and file a claim to get reimbursed (up to your maximum out-of-network plan limit).
Monthly cost
These monthly costs are examples of our lowest monthly rates. Your cost may vary based on the individual vision plan you choose and the number of people you insure. Once you choose a plan, check your plan documents for your covered services and benefit levels.
Questions?
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Questions?
To learn about our individual vision plans, call us at 1-855-804-2410 ${tty}. We’re here Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM ET.
Legal notices
Dental plans and vision benefits are insured by Aetna Life Insurance Company (Aetna). Certain vision claims administration services are provided by First American Administrators, Inc. and certain network administration services are provided through EyeMed Vision Care ("EyeMed"), LLC.
This material is for information only and is not an offer or invitation to contract. An application must be completed to obtain coverage. Insurance plans contain exclusions and limitations. See brochure and policy for a complete description of benefits, exclusions, limitations, and conditions of coverage. Providers are independent contractors and are not agents of Aetna®. Provider participation may change without notice. Plan features and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.
Vision insurance plans contain exclusions and limitations. Not all vision services are covered. Exclusions and limitations for vision include: any charges in excess of the benefits, dollar or supply limits listed above; special vision procedures, such as orthoptics, vision therapy or vision training; vision services or supplies that do not meet professionally accepted standards; plano (non-prescription) lenses; non-prescription 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. Other exclusions and limitations may also apply.
See plan documents for a complete description of benefits, exclusions, limitations and conditions of coverage. Plan features and availability may vary by location and are subject to change. 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.
Policy form issued in all approved states is AL IVL HPol-VisionPPO.
DISCOUNT OFFERS ARE NOT INSURANCE. They are not benefits under your insurance plan. You get access to discounts off the regular charge on products and services offered by third party vendors and providers. Aetna makes no payment to the third parties — you are responsible for the full cost. Check any insurance plan benefits you have before using these discount offers, as those benefits may give you lower costs than these discounts.
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