Vision

Choose the vision plan for you

Vision Service Plan (VSP) offers two options: the Basic Plan and the Plus Plan.

Both plans cover:

  • 100% of your annual eye exam when you use an in-network provider
  • Coverage for eyeglass lenses or contact lenses every 12 months
  • Discounts on additional eyewear once your plan allowance is used

VSP has a large network of providers, from local optometrists to major national retailers. To find a provider, visit vsp.com or call 800-877-7195.

Use in-network providers

Get the most out of your benefits and savings with a VSP network provider. Your coverage with out-of-network providers will be less.

VSP does not mail ID cards

Your VSP ID (and covered family member’s ID number) is three zeros followed by your six-digit Boston Children’s Employee ID Number. If you like, you can print an ID card when you login to your VSP account at vsp.com.

Take a moment to review the Basic and Plus Plan.

Service

VSP Basic Plan

VSP Plus Plan

Eye Exam (in-network)

100%

Once every calendar year

Lenses

(eyeglass or contact)

Single vision, lined bifocal, and lined trifocal lenses every calendar year

N/A

Anti-reflective coating covered at 100%, progressive lenses covered at 100%, or additional $70 frame allowance

Frames

$150 allowance every other calendar year

$200 every calendar year

(higher allowance available)

KidsCare Benefit (click here to learn more)

Not included

Included

This is a summary only; limitations apply to the services described above. Refer to the plan documents for more detailed information.

You pay for Vision coverage on a before-tax basis:

Coverage Level

VSP Basic Plan

VSP Plus Plan

Employee

$2.21

$4.64

Employee + Spouse

$4.42

$9.26

Employee + Child(ren)

$4.88

$10.26

Family

$7.80

$16.39

For 2026, our rates are based on 27 periods.