Vision Plan
The Vision Plan gives employees the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars every year on the cost of eyeglasses, contacts, lens enhancements, and more. The plan also covers an annual routine eye exam to help support vision health.
Annual eye exams and proper, up-to-date vision eyewear contribute to good vision health. As one of the ways in which we help to support the well-being of employees the Vision Plan through VSP is offered at little or no cost to your organization. The Vision Plan covers an annual routine eye exam and gives employees the opportunity to save hundreds of dollars every year on eyewear.
Coverage details
The Vision Plan covers an annual routine eye exam as well as glasses or contacts for enrolled employees and covered family members and provides discounts on extra glasses, sunglasses, lens enhancements, and more. The Vision Plan offers the flexibility and freedom to use both network and out-of-network providers.
Read more details about the services and eyewear materials covered under this benefit from both network and out-of-network providers.
Eligibility
The Vision Plan is a cost-effective way for you as an employer to maximize your benefits offerings. And there is no hourly work requirement for employees to participate, so you can offer it to any employee, regardless of the number of hours they work.
Employers must offer the Vision Plan to congregational pastoral leaders enrolled in the Congregational Pastors Package and ministers enrolled in Transitional Pastor's Participation (employers may, but are not required to, contribute to the cost). Employers may also choose to offer the Vision Plan to employees enrolled in the Covenant Package.
Costs
The following are the monthly Vision Plan costs. When you offer the Vision Plan to your employees, you may, but are not required to, contribute toward the cost of the coverage.
For example, if you choose to contribute 50% toward the cost of 2027 Member + Family vision coverage, you and the employee would each pay $11.24 per month, for a total of $22.48 per month.
| Vision Plan monthly costs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Member-only | Member + Spouse | Member + Child(ren) | Member + Family |
| 2026 | $4.47 | $8.84 | $9.40 | $15.09 |
| 2027 | $6.67 | $13.17 | $14.01 | $22.48 |
Read more details about the coverage costs for members when using this benefit.
Questions about the Vision Plan?
Employers who currently offer benefits through the Board of Pensions can call 800-PRESPLAN (800-773-7752) (TTY: 711) to speak with an Employer Services representative. They can answer questions about benefits and offer support on administering benefits through Benefits Connect.
PC(USA) employers and congregations are encouraged to reach out to their Church Consultant to help determine which dues package is right for their situation, understand available benefits for staff and how to structure them, and guide faithful benefits decision‑making.
About VSP
VSP is a national leader in vision and eye care benefits. It has the largest network of independent vision care providers, so those with coverage can more easily find a provider convenient to them. The network is also supported by large retail chains, including Visionworks, Walmart, Sam's Club, and Costco.