Vision Benefits
Offered through MetLife, use Nextep's vision benefit to protect your eyesight and get affordable, expert eye care for you and your family.
Our vision plans cover a wide array of services and materials, including routine eye exams, your choice of glasses or contact lenses, fittings, plus additional savings on prescription sunglasses and laser vision correction. You have the option between the Core plan, offering great benefits at a great price, or the buy-up Enhanced program, offering the same rich perks you are used to.
- Two vision plans to choose from: Core & Enhanced
- Annual eye exams covered 100% after $10 copay
- Choice of eyeglasses or contact lenses, covered 100% after copay, up to a certain allowance
- Savings on lens enhancements, including UV-resistant coating and progressive lenses
- Discounts on laser eye surgery
- Benefits can be used once per rolling 12-month year, as opposed to calendar year
- Core plan offers lower cost, with glasses allowance every 24 months
- Reimbursement available for out-of-network services and materials
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Watch this video for a quick overview of vision benefits!
Answers to your questions
Questions? We have answers! Here are your most frequent vision questions.
Q: How do I receive vision care?
A: You can go to any licensed eye care professional or choose from the thousands of ophthalmologists, optometrists, and opticians at private practices or popular retail locations such as Pearle Vision, Visionworks, and more.
For additional convenience, a special service arrangement with WalMart, Sam's Club, and Costco makes it easy for you to use your benefits even though they are out-of-network. They check your eligibility and process claims so there is less paperwork for you.
When at the appointment, use the employee's social security number as the member ID. Regardless of which family member is receiving care, use the policy-holding employee's SSN.
Q: Will I receive an ID card?
A: No ID card is needed for dental or vision plans.
Simply use the employee's social security number as the member ID when making your appointment. You can also access and show your ID card right from your Elevate by Nextep app on your mobile phone!
To access your ID card, log in at employee.nextep.com or on your Elevate by Nextep mobile app, then click on Benefits. Simply tap View Card to pull up an electronic copy of your ID card!
Q: How do I find an in-network provider?
A: To locate an in-network provider, log in at employee.nextep.com and click the Vision card to access the carrier site with single sign-in. Or, call MetLife at 1-855-MET-EYE1. Members should verify their providers are currently in MetLife's network when making appointments.
Q: How do I get out-of-network care?
A: Out-of-network providers are not bound to the negotiated in-network cost, but our plan does allow generous reimbursements for select out-of-network services. To submit a claim for reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs, visit your Vision info.
Elevate by Nextep app = easy street!
The Elevate by Nextep app makes it easy to manage your benefits! Get access anytime, anywhere, on any device.
- Visit benefit carriers with one simple sign-in
- View paycheck deductions
- Complete open enrollment
- Change your retirement withholding and check your balance
- View and present insurance cards at the doctor's office
- Review dependent and deductible info
Download it today to manage benefits on the go, right from your phone!
Questions?
We have answers!
Here's how to get quick, personalized help from Nextep's experts:
- From your Elevate by Nextep account, visit the Help tab.
- Call 888-811-5150.
- Or, click the button below to submit your question to our help desk!
