Proper vision care is an important aspect of maintaining good health, and is necessary to sustain occupational skills. Periodic eye examinations not only determine the need for corrective eyewear, but also may detect the presence of general health problems in their earliest stages. A vision care plan benefits employees in three ways. First, it grants large discounts through network providers. Second, it allows employers and employees to pay for vision care on a pre-tax basis. Lastly, it encourages employees to pay attention to their eyesight.

FSIA offers the VSP™ program because of its national reputation for quality and its regional provider network here in New England.

VSP™ is a pre-paid vision care preferred provider organization. It covers a comprehensive annual eye examination, including prescription of corrective lenses where indicated. It also covers lenses and frames, or contact lenses. Discounts are made available for second pairs of glasses.

All active full-time employees and part-time employees are eligible. Dependent children are covered up to age 19, or to age 25, if they are full-time students.

These plans can be used as a stand-alone vision plan or as an enhancement to a current scheduled benefit or Flexible Spending Account.