Vision Insurance
West Virginia University (WVU) offers benefits-eligible employees options for Vision Insurance to help cover or reduce the cost of eye exams, and to provide discounts on glasses or contacts.
Administrator: Mountaineer Flexible BenefitsCarrier: Humana EyeMed
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Coverage Options: Two coverage options are available.
- Employee Only - employee is the only one covered.
- Employee + Family - employee plus their legal spouse and legal minor dependents are covered.
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Plan Options: Two plan options are available, Exam Plus Plan or Full Service Plan.
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Premiums: Premiums are tax-free based on the coverage option and plan selected. Premiums are deducted over 18 or 24 pays depending on length of employee's contract.
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Providers: To find an in-network dental provider visit https://eyedoclocator.eyemedvisioncare.com/member/en.
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Enrollment: Employees may enroll the month of hire or during the two following months.
- To enroll, complete the Mountaineer Flexible Benefits enrollment form and submit directly to WVU Shared Services at SharedServices@mail.wvu.edu .
- Beyond the new hire enrollment period, coverage can only be changed during the annual open enrollment period or on the basis of a qualifying life event.
- Additional resources:
- For a full list of benefits, covered services and premiums, visit the Mountaineer Flexible Benefits Explorer .
- Mountaineer Flexible Benefits Guide
- Mountaineer Flexible Benefits Overview Video
- Humana.com
- Vision Insurance Card
- Contact Information:
- Humana 877-398-2980