Narration (Insurance Benefit Overview) #2
Description
Vocal Characteristics
Language
EnglishVoice Age
Young Adult (18-35)Accents
North American (General)Transcript
Note: Transcripts are generated using speech recognition software and may contain errors.
thank you for taking time today to participate in this overview of your 2021 vision benefit plan being offered to you and your family through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. Did you know that I exams can be as important as routine physicals? At least 30 conditions can be diagnosed through routine eye exam. Those aren't even I related conditions. Their conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and more as a reminder your eye exam is covered under your health plan. You'd be amazed at what you can find out about your health from an eye exam before it becomes a problem. In fact, nearly one third of people with high blood pressure don't know it. When you have high blood pressure, as many people in the United States do, the macula in your eyes swells. An ophthalmologist or optometrist can see this swelling. They might also see compression in the blood vessels or damage to the nerves. So when a professional eye doctor gets a good look at the eyes, there's a lot more to see than I related conditions like astigmatism or the need for vision correction. Although you may only be interested in eyewear. We know that many people will benefit from the early detection of certain diseases through an annual eye exam. Speaking of eyewear, about 40% of adults in the U. S are nearsighted. That means that many people need glasses or contacts to improve their vision. Let's explore the details of your vision care plan using the Davis Vision Network of eye Care Professionals. Your eye exam will continue to be covered under your medical plan. Your vision plan will reduce your out of pocket expenses when purchasing eyeglasses or contacts. You will also receive frames or contacts covered in full from the exclusive collection, which can be found in in network eyecare professional locations. Additionally, you get a $150 frame or contact lens allowance, plus additional discounts. Lenses, frames and contact lens benefits are included once per calendar year and reset on January 1st. Another thing you'll notice is unmatched flexibility and access to a large network of eye care professionals, both retail and independent. That helped to make using your vision care benefits convenient for you, whether you enjoy visiting the eye doctor in your neighborhood, scheduling an appointment at the mall or shopping for frames and contacts online. We've got you covered. Truth is, 98% of Blue Cross vision members visit in network eye care professionals, and as long as you stay in network, you can take advantage of your eyewear benefit without having to fill out any claims forms. Using your eyewear benefit is as easy as 123 Simply visit any in network eyecare, professional and user materials, allowance on frames or contacts. Or locate an independent like a professional that carries the Davis vision exclusive collection of on trend frame styles and pay the fixed copay amount for materials. You also have the option to select contacts from the Davis Vision Exclusive collection of contact lenses, which also features top brands with participating eye care professionals. You can also use your benefit online at 1 800 contacts dot com classes dot com or befitting dot com. Not to mention your membership includes laser vision correction discounts, commonly known as LASIK, a procedure that can reduce or eliminate your dependence on glasses or contact lenses. And you have a nationwide network of over 900 locations to choose from this corrective services available to you and you're eligible dependents at a discount up to 50% off the national average price for treatment. In addition, you'll see that plans come with value added features and benefits like 30% off your second pair at other in network locations, or 50% off at vision works. Convenient fixed pricing on lenses and a one year breakage warranty on planned covered I wear. Now let's explore how to access your vision care plan. Benefits for your convenience. You can access your benefits online. To find eyecare professionals, view your benefits and claims. Check your vision care eligibility and more for details. Please visit blue cross mn dot com slash s c G i p. Dash vision. You'll see the benefits you received with your plan through Blue Cross vision, including our wide network of eye care professionals, quality vision and eye care coverage for you and your family or spouse. Flexible options on using your benefit and exclusive member discounts and savings. If you have questions regarding your vision care plan, please visit Blue Cross mn dot com slash s c g i p Dash vision or you can call your vision plan at 188892111927 days a week