Postdoctoral Fellows - Vision Coverage

All Postdoctoral Fellows and their covered dependents who participate in any of Columbia’s medical plans are covered by a vision benefit.

To search for a vision provider:

Log in to myuhc.com
Go to the "COVERAGE & BENEFITS" tab
Choose "VISION" then "Vision benefit highlights" then "Find A Provider."

Vision Benefits

Benefits apply both In-Network and Out-of-Network

Benefit: Routine Eye Exams
Choice Plus 80: Adults: One exam every 12 months with a $10 copay.
Children:* One exam every 12 months with a $10 copay.

Benefit: Lenses
Choice Plus 80: Adults:** Every 24 months, $20 allowance for single lenses, $30 for bifocal, $40 for trifocal or $75 for lenticular.
Children:* Lenses covered in full every 12 months. More frequently if medically necessary.

Benefit: Frames
Choice Plus 80: Adults:** $30 allowance every 24 months.
Children:* Up to $100 covered in full every 12 months. More frequently if medically necessary. Cost above $100 covered at 60%.

Benefit: Contact Lenses
Choice Plus 80: Adults:** $75 allowance every 24 months.
Children:* Single purchase of a pair of contact lenses or 1 box of contact lenses per eye covered at 100% every 12 months.

^{* Child is defined as a member less than age 19.

** Available for either frames and lenses or contact lenses.}

Note: Provider might require payment in full at the time of service. The patient then submits a claim to UHC for reimbursement.

ID Card

UHC ID cards have member information for medical, vision, and prescription drug coverage. You do not need separate cards for each benefit. After enrolling in a medical plan, it can take three weeks for a UHC ID card to arrive in your mail. If necessary, you can print a temporary UHC ID card two weeks after enrolling. Create an account on myuhc.com to print a temporary ID card. Use your Social Security Number, date of birth, and Group number 712790.

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