#  Vision 

 



##  Vision 

Vision is an essential part of your overall health. As a HUGHP member, you have coverage for routine eye exams, other vision services, plus a variety of discounts. The amount you pay will depend on your plan and where you access services.



 

 

 

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##  My Vision Benefits 

- One routine vision exam (for eyeglasses) per calendar year, no referral needed
- Eye care for disease or trauma is covered as a non-routine office visit (requires a referral)



 

### Non-Covered Services

- Contact lens evaluations, fitting, and follow-up care are not covered
- Visionwear, such as frames and lenses

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### Find an Eye Doctor

To find an optometrist or ophthalmologist in our network, visit the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts website. You can search for a provider by name, specialty, or location. In the “Select a Network” field, choose “HMO Blue.”

- HMO plan - a referral is required for a non-routine vision exam
- POS and POS Plus plans – to receive in-network benefits, a referral from your HUGHP PCP is required; otherwise, your coverage will be at the out-of-network level

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### Vision Discounts

HUGHP’s partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts allows members to take advantage of a variety of discounts, including:

- Discounted contact lenses
- Discounted eyewear
- Laser vision correction procedures

[**Learn more about vision savings and discounts**](https://www.blue365deals.com/offers?category%5Bhearing-and-vision%5D=hearing-and-vision).

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### Elective EyeMed Vision Plan 

Members who elect to participate in the University’s EyeMed Vision Plan can find participating providers and view plan details by visiting the [**EyeMed website**](https://eyemed.com/en-us).



 

 

 

 

##  Get Help 

 



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