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Group Vision Insurance Plans

MetLife's industry-leading vision benefits are anchored in what employees are looking for - and delivered by benefits experts.

Keeping the Employee in Focus

From Gen Z to Baby Boomers, employees understand the importance of vision insurance. Are your group vision benefits meeting the eye care needs of your employees – even those without vision correction?

With a sharpening focus of overall holistic well-being, 83% of employees feel that employers have a responsibility for their health and well-being¹, drawing more attention to vision exams and the role they play in early disease detection².

MetLife’s group vision insurance plans leverage an employee-first approach. Our large provider networks, low out-of-pocket costs, and streamlined benefits experience align to bring employees what they’re looking for in a vision care plan.

92% of employees consider vision insurance a must-have benefit¹

MetLife offers three group vision insurance plans and one discount plan to meet the unique needs of your employees. Speak with your MetLife representative to learn more.

Our Group Vision Benefit Plans

Superior Vision Insurance

Provide employees with access to the largest³, most well-balanced⁴ vision network of retailers and independent providers.⁶

Davis Vision Insurance

Provide employees with a value-focused vision plan that includes low premiums and out-of-pocket costs across a vast network of providers.⁶

VSP Choice Insurance

Provide employees with access to a large network of independent vision providers with expanded access to nationwide retailers.⁶

Discount VisionAccess Program

Provide employees with opportunities to save on vision care and eyewear so they can stay on top of their vision health – at no additional cost to you.¹⁴

Large provider network: Over 200k nationwide provider access points, including all of the top U.S. optical retailers⁴
Convenient eyewear shopping: Seven online retailers – including Warby Parker’s unique in-store and online experiences^{4, 5}
Lower out-of-pocket costs: Fixed copays on our most popular lens enhancements⁷, additional frame allowance at many providers⁸, and discounts⁹ on additional prescription glasses, non-prescription sunglasses, and LASIK¹⁰

$0-$40 frames: The Davis Exclusive Collection¹¹ includes over 200 frames at little-to-no additional cost
Lower out-of-pocket costs: Fixed copays on our most popular lens enhancements⁷, additional frame allowance at many providers⁸, and discounts⁹ on additional prescription glasses, non-prescription sunglasses, and LASIK¹⁰
Convenient eyewear shopping: Over 180k nationwide provider access points, including all of the top U.S. optical retailers and seven online retailers – including Warby Parker’s unique in-store and online experiences^4,5

Strong independent provider network: Over 137k nationwide provider access points with a strong focus on local private practices, plus popular retail chains like America’s Best, Costco, Eyeglass World, and online shopping at Eyeconic.^5,12
Lower out-of-pocket costs: Fixed copays on our most popular lens enhancements⁷, additional frame allowance at many providers⁸, and discounts⁹ on additional prescription glasses, non-prescription sunglasses, and LASIK¹³
Dual-network option: Offer VSP Choice alongside our Superior Vision or Davis Vision plan to give employees the power to choose the vision plan that fits their needs and budget

Choice of over 91k private practice network access points^6,12
Potential savings¹⁴ on a broad range of vision services – including eye exams, glasses and frames, and laser vision correction¹⁵
Online servicing to find a provider of eyewear and eye exams, review covered services, or print an ID card
No additional benefit costs, no eligibility files or administration, and no enrollment or claim forms

Delivered by Benefits Experts

We help employees get the choice, value, and care that they need - with the simplicity that you want.

Why Choose MetLife for Group Vision Coverage

More choice in vision care access

A mix of independent, retail, and online providers across our vision networks allows members to access the services they need, when and where they want.

More value for employees

Our extensive vision coverage and fixed out-of-pocket costs help employees predict their vision care costs and save more during their annual vision exams.

More care across employee experiences

From unique engagement strategies to streamlined support, we're committed to creating an optimal benefits experience across all MetLife products.

And we’re here for you, too

Our collaborative approach to benefits, dedicated support, and streamlined admin help simplify employer workflows without sacrificing your benefits package.

¹MetLife’s 21st Annual Employee Benefits Trends Study, 2024.

²American Academy of Ophthalmology, “20 Surprising Health Problems an Eye Exam Can Catch.” https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/surprising-health-conditions-eye-exam-detects, 2024.

³ Largest eye care provider network by total provider access points

⁴ Versant Health Report, November 2024

⁵ All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

⁶ For a list of participating providers, use the Find a Vision Provider tool at metlife.com. Select Find a Vision Provider, choose Superior Vision, Davis Vision, VSP Choice, or VisionAccess as the network, complete the information requested and hit the Search button.

⁷ Lens enhancements are available at participating private practices. Pricing is subject to change without notice. Members should check with their provider for details and availability prior to receiving services. Additional discounts may not be available in certain states or at certain retail locations.

⁸ Additional frame allowances are available at certain provider locations. Pricing is subject to change without notice. Members should check with their provider for details and availability prior to receiving services.

⁹ Discount off retail. Not all providers participate in vision program discounts, including the member out-of-pocket features. Discounts may not be available in all states. Members should call their provider prior to scheduling an appointment to confirm if the discount and member out-of-pocket features are offered at that location. Discounts and member out-of-pocket are not insurance and subject to change without notice.

¹⁰ The Superior Vision network and Davis Vision network provide members with the opportunity to access discounted laser correction services. Laser vision correction services are administered by QualSight, LLC, and may not be available in all service areas. Superior Vision makes no representations regarding any services provided by QualSight, LLC. Not everyone will qualify for LASIK surgery. Results will vary. Members should discuss outcomes with their eyecare provider.

¹¹ The Davis Vision Collection of frames is available at most participating independent provider locations. The collection and pricing are subject to change without notice. Members should check with their provider for details and availability prior to receiving services.

¹² MetLife internal data, January 2024

¹³The VSP Choice network allows members to access discounted laser correction services. May not be available in all states or regions. Custom LASIK coverage only available using wavefront technology with the microkeratome surgical device. Other LASIK procedures may be performed at an additional cost to the member. Additional savings on laser vision care is only available at participating locations. Not everyone will qualify for LASIK surgery. Results will vary. Members should discuss outcomes with their eyecare provider.

¹⁴ Actual savings from enrolling in a vision plan will depend on various factors, including the plan chosen, plan premiums, number of visits to an eye care professional by a member’s family per year, and the cost of services and materials received. Members should review the Schedule of Benefits for your their plan's specific benefits and other important details.

¹⁵ Custom LASIK coverage only available using wavefront technology with the microkeratome surgical device. Other LASIK procedures may be performed at an additional cost to the member. Additional savings on laser vision care is only available at participating locations.

Vision benefits are underwritten by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, New York, NY. Certain claims and network administration services are provided through: Davis Vision, Inc. (“Davis Vision”), a New York corporation; Superior Vision Services, Inc. (“Superior Vision”), a Delaware corporation; or Vision Service Plan (VSP), Rancho Cordova, CA. Davis Vision and Superior Vision are part of the MetLife family of companies. VSP is not affiliated with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company or its affiliates. Like most group benefit programs, benefit programs offered by MetLife and its affiliates contain certain exclusions, exceptions, reductions, limitations, waiting periods and terms for keeping them in force. Please contact MetLife or your plan administrator for costs and complete details. VSP is a registered trademark of Vision Service Plan.

MetLife VisionAccess is a discount program and not an insured benefit. The program is available at no additional charge to employers and their members, regardless of enrollment in other MetLife benefits. Participation in the vision discount program is not contingent on the purchase of a MetLife product. It is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP), Rancho Cordova, CA. VSP is not affiliated with MetLife or its affiliates.