Don't Let Your Vision Benefits go to Waste
Consider this: you have been paying for benefits all year, so now could be your last chance to make sure you get the most value out of them. The NCFlex Flexible Spending Account and Vision benefits operate on a calendar year, so make the most of your benefits.
Holiday shopping late in the evening or on weekends? It’s a great time for an eye exam
While primary care or other doctor appointments may be hard to come by late in the year, eye exams can be readily scheduled with EyeMed’s network – with many locations offering night and weekend appointments. Members can use the
mobile app
and
provider locator
to find a convenient location and even schedule their appointment online.
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And here’s a tip: many people don’t realize that vision prescriptions are generally valid for one to two years, depending on state of residence. So, even if you can’t get your annual eye exam scheduled, employees with a valid prescription may want to think about using their benefits on an eyewear purchase.
Shop for some eyewear…at a discount
Now is also the time to use remaining flexible spending account (FSA) dollars to purchase prescription eyewear.
What about that extra pair of glasses to keep at work or in the car? Or maybe some sporty prescription shades for that ski or beach trip? You can apply FSA funds to lens or frame upgrades chosen after using benefits, or even prescription sunglasses.
Most in-network providers offer additional discounts when using your EyeMed benefits, such as 40% off a second complete pair of prescription glasses or savings on non-prescription sunglasses.
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EyeMed members can unlock additional offers and discounts when they log in on EyeMed’s
Member Web
or the
mobile app
.
1 Online appointment scheduling available at participating in-network providers.
2 Available at participating in-network providers. Restrictions may apply.
