Schedule C - Plan Design Final.docx

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Vision Insurance Plan Administration for CSC
Solicitation number
RFP-171-180000001030-4
Issued by
Grand Traverse County, Lansing City, Michigan

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This is a Schedule C Plan Design document for RFP No. 180000001030, detailing vision insurance coverage for State of Michigan (SOM) employees and retirees. The document outlines a comprehensive vision insurance plan that includes coverage for routine eye exams, eyeglass lenses, frames, contact lenses, VDT/CRT computer glasses, and safety eyewear.

The plan structure includes specific coverage levels for participating and non-participating providers, with defined co-pays and reimbursement maximums. Key coverage elements include 100% coverage minus a $5 co-pay for routine eye exams through participating providers, a $100 frame allowance with a $7.50 co-pay, and coverage for various lens types including single vision, bifocal, and trifocal lenses. The plan allows for new lenses every 24 months or 12 months with prescription changes, and includes specific allowances for medically necessary contact lenses up to $210 and cosmetic contact lenses up to $130. The document also lists 22 specific exclusions from coverage, including designer frames, experimental procedures, and various lens enhancements such as UV coating and anti-reflective treatments.

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RFP No. 180000001030 Schedule C SOM Employee and Retiree Vision Insurance Plan Design

Vision Testing Exam
Participating Providers
Non-participating Providers
Routine eye exam
100% of Third Party Administrator (TPA) approved amount minus $5.00 co-pay.
Reimbursement up to $34 minus $5.00 co-pay (member responsible for any difference).

Once every 12 months

Eyeglass lenses (Glass, plastic, or prism up to 60 mm)
Participating Providers
Non-participating Providers
Replacement schedule
Members may obtain one pair of corrective lenses once every 24 months or once every 12 months if prescription has changed. Members may obtain either eyeglasses or contact lenses but not both.
Single vision
100% of TPA approved amount

minus $7.50 co-pay Reimbursement up to a maximum of $17 minus $7.50 co-pay (member responsible for any cost exceeding the difference).

Bifocal (includes blended) 100% of TPA approved amount minus $7.50 co-pay Reimbursement up to a maximum of $30 minus $7.50 co-pay (member responsible for any cost exceeding the difference).

Trifocal
100% of TPA approved amount

minus $7.50 co-pay Reimbursement up to a maximum of $43 minus $7.50 co-pay (member responsible for any cost exceeding the difference).

Special lenses
100% of TPA approved amount

minus $7.50 co-pay Not covered

Progressive lenses (standard)

Member is responsible for difference if premium or custom progressive lens is selected.

100% of TPA approved amount minus $7.50 co-pay
Reimbursement up to a maximum of $30 minus $7.50 co-pay (member responsible for any cost exceeding the difference).
Rose Tint #1 and #2 or Photochromatic Tint
100% of TPA approved amount minus $7.50 co-pay
Not covered
Frames
Participating Providers
Non-participating Providers
Eyeglass frames
$100 allowance is applied toward frames (member responsible for any cost exceeding the allowance) minus $7.50 co-pay (one co-pay applies to both frames and lenses).
Up to $38.25 Allowance (member responsible for any cost exceeding the allowance) minus $7.50 co-pay (one co-pay applies to both frames and lenses).

Once every 24 months or once every 12 months if prescription has changed.

Contact Lenses
Participating Providers
Non-Participating Providers
Medically necessary
100% of the TPA approved amount

Includes contact lens fitting and suitability exam minus $7.50 co-pay.

Maximum of $210 allowance per pair minus $7.50 co-pay (member responsible for any cost exceeding the allowance).

Cosmetic Not medically necessary Up to $130 allowance (member responsible for any cost exceeding the allowance) Includes contact lens fitting and suitability exam.

No co-pay Maximum of $100 allowance (member responsible for any cost exceeding the allowance).

No co-pay

VDT/CRT or Computer Glasses*
Participating Providers
Non-participating Providers
Per pair of glasses
Once every 24 months or once every 12 months if prescription has changed. Only covered if prescription is in addition to, and different from, prescribed everyday eyewear.
Eye exam
Initial eye exam covered if within12 months of routine eye exam and is not subject to co-pay. Subsequent evaluation included with routine eye exam.
VDT/CRT or Computer Glasses*
Participating Providers
Non-participating Providers
Single vision, plastic
100% of TPA approved amount
Up to $17 allowance (member responsible for any cost exceeding the allowance).

Bifocal (includes blended)

100% of TPA approved amount
Up to $30 allowance (member responsible for any cost exceeding the allowance).
Trifocal
100% of TPA approved amount
Up to $43 allowance (member responsible for any cost exceeding the allowance).

Progressive lens (standard) Member is responsible for difference if premium or custom progressive lens is selected.

100% of TPA approved amount
Up to $30 allowance (member responsible for any cost exceeding the allowance).
Special lenses
100% of TPA approved amount
Not covered
Rose Tint #1 to #2
100% of TPA approved amount
Not covered
Eyeglass frames
$100 allowance (member responsible for any cost exceeding the allowance).
Up to $38.25 allowance (member responsible for any cost exceeding the allowance).
Safety Eye-wear*
Participating Providers
Non-participating Providers
Replacement schedule
Members may obtain one pair of corrective lenses once every 24 months or once every 12 months if prescription has changed.
Single vision
100% of TPA approved amount
Not covered

Bifocal (includes blended)

100% of TPA approved amount
Not covered
Trifocal
100% of TPA approved amount
Not covered
Special lenses
100% of TPA approved amount
Not covered
Safety Eye-wear*
Participating Providers
Non-participating Providers

Progressive lenses (standard) Member is responsible for difference if premium or custom progressive lens is selected.

100% of TPA approved amount
Not covered
Eyeglass frames
Up to $65 allowance (member responsible for any cost exceeding the allowance).

Not covered

Rose Tint #1 and #2

100% of TPA approved amount

Not covered

*Departmental employer must certify business need; not applicable to dependents or retirees.

Exclusions:

1. Additional office visits associated with contact lens pathology

1. Aphakic lenses when the patient lacks a natural lens

1. Charges for completion of forms

1. Conditions requiring treatment as a result of employment or war

1. Contact lens modification, polishing or cleaning

1. Cost of designer frames or frames that exceed allowable payments

1. Drugs or medications other than for vision testing examinations

1. Experimental

1. Lens tinting darker that rose tint #2

1. Medical/surgical treatment and lenses and/or frames required as a result of medical and/or surgical treatment

1. Oversized lenses (over 60 mm)

1. Plano lenses (lenses with refractive correction of less than ± .50 diopter)

1. Polycarbonate lenses

1. Refitting of contact lenses after the initial (90-day) fitting period

1. Replacement of lost or broken lenses or frames

1. Scratch guard

1. Services and/or materials not indicated on this schedule as covered plan benefits

1. Services associated with CRT or Orthokeratology

1. Services before/after beginning/termination date of coverage

1. Services not recommended by an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist

1. Special procedures such as vision training or subnormal vision aids

1. Anti-reflective lenses or non-prescription sunglasses

1. Two pair of glasses instead of bifocals

1. UV coating

2018 MCSC Vision RFP, Schedule C Page 5 of 5

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