Vision
The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program provides a variety of vision plans for PEBB employers.
Plan availability
Standalone vision plans offered by the PEBB Program are available to all benefits eligible employees whose employer offers the full benefits package. These vision plans are not available to employer groups who offer the medical only benefits package.
Effective January 1, 2025, routine vision coverage will be separate from medical coverage. Employees will have the opportunity to choose a standalone vision plan during the annual Open Enrollment (OE) period, which is October 28th through November 25th, 2024. Employees who do not make an election during OE will be enrolled by default into the MetLife Vision plan.
Before selecting a plan or provider, employees should compare vision plans to find out what services are covered, which providers are in-network, and the costs for care.
What do the vision plans cover?
- Each plan will have a network of providers that offers services like routine eye exams, eyeglass frames and lenses, contact lenses, and discounts on treatments like LASIK.
- All plans will offer private practice optometrists and ophthalmologists in Washington State and nationwide, but each plan’s network will include different providers. These plans were chosen to cover as many counties in Washington as possible, but not all plans will have network providers in all areas.
- In addition to private practice locations, each plan will offer a selection of retail locations, such as Costco Optical, Walmart, Sam’s Club, America’s Best, Visionworks, LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, and Target Optical.
PEBB Program vision plans
Cost for vision coverage
The cost for vision coverage is included in the total rate, paid by the employer for eligible employees of state agencies and higher education institutions. PEBB Participating employer groups determine what portion of the rates eligible employees pay. Find your organization's PEBB Program rates.
- Davis Vision by MetLife
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As of June 1, 2023, Davis Vision is underwritten by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife).
Plan documents
Davis Vision Certificate of Coverage (COC)
Preauthorization criteria
Preauthorization is when a covered individual seeks approval from their health plan for coverage of specific services, supplies, or drugs before receiving them. Some services or treatments (except emergencies) may require preauthorization before the plan pays for them. Preauthorization is not a guarantee, however, that the plan will pay for those services, supplies, or drugs.
Davis Vision preauthorization criteria
These criteria do not imply or guarantee approval. Please check with the plan to ensure coverage. Preauthorization requirements are only valid for the month published. They may have changed from previous months and may change in future months.
Find a provider
Visit the Davis Vision provider directory.
Contact information
Phone: 1-877-377-9353 (TTY: 1-800-523-2847)
Online: Davis Vision - EyeMed
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EyeMed Vision Care is underwritten by Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company (FSL).
Plan documents
EyeMed Vision Certificate of Coverage (COC)
Preauthorization criteria
Preauthorization is when a covered individual seeks approval from their health plan for coverage of specific services, supplies, or drugs before receiving them. Some services or treatments (except emergencies) may require preauthorization before the plan pays for them. Preauthorization is not a guarantee, however, that the plan will pay for those services, supplies, or drugs.
EyeMed Vision Care preauthorization criteria
These criteria do not imply or guarantee approval. Please check with the plan to ensure coverage. Preauthorization requirements are only valid for the month published. They may have changed from previous months and may change in future months.
Find a provider
Visit the EyeMed Vision Care provider directory.
Contact information
Phone: 1-800-699-0993 (TTY: 1-800-699-0993)
Online: EyeMed Vision Care - MetLife Vision
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Plan documents
MetLife Vision Certificate of Coverage (COC)
Preauthorization criteria
Preauthorization is when a covered individual seeks approval from their health plan for coverage of specific services, supplies, or drugs before receiving them. Some services or treatments (except emergencies) may require preauthorization before the plan pays for them. Preauthorization is not a guarantee, however, that the plan will pay for those services, supplies, or drugs.
MetLife Vision preauthorization criteria
These criteria do not imply or guarantee approval. Please check with the plan to ensure coverage. Preauthorization requirements are only valid for the month published. They may have changed from previous months and may change in future months.
Find a provider
Visit the MetLife Vision provider directory.
Contact information
Phone: 1-855-638-3931 (TTY: 1-800-428-4833)
Online: MetLife Vision
Member ID cards
Once a member is enrolled in vision, no matter what the carrier/plan, members are sent a welcome packet that includes two copies of an ID card with the subscribers name.
Welcome packets also include instructions on how to set up an online account, where members can download and print additional copies of cards, access forms, and check eligibility and benefits.
Members do not need to present an ID card in order to receive services. In-network providers have access to secure portals to look up eligibility and benefit information based on the subscribers name.