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Using a VSP Doctor
VSP will send you a brochure explaining how the plan works. In general, you follow these simple procedures:
- Call the VSP doctor and make an appointment,
- Identify yourself as a VSP member covered under the UC vision plan, and
- Give the VSP doctor your (the UC employee) Social Security number.
The VSP doctor will obtain the necessary authorization and information about your eligibility and coverage directly from VSP.
Using a non-VSP Provider
To use a non-VSP provider, you will need to pay the full amount of the provider's bill and submit a claim to VSP. You will need to submit a VSP claim form which can be found by signing in to the VSP website.
Additionally, you will need to submit to VSP a copy of the itemized receipt that includes the expense amount and description of services.
See Your Group Insurance Plans [PDF] or the Summary of Benefits [PDF] for information about the amount VSP will reimburse you for examinations, lenses, and frames.
