RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.—VSP Vision announced that AARP members will be eligible for exclusive individual vision and eyewear insurance plans from VSP Vision. With the retiree population growing by one million Americans each year, AARP Vision Plans from VSP aim to help improve access to vision care for older adults who may not have access to traditional employer provided plans or are in need of additional coverage, the company said in an announcement.

“Vision issues such as glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration are a common part of the aging process and early detection is key to preserving sight as we age. In addition to preserving eye health and seeing clearly, an eye doctor can also detect signs of more than 270 health conditions through an eye exam,” said VSP Vision Care president Kate Renwick-Espinosa. “Providing AARP Vision Care Plans from VSP helps us bring affordable, personalized eyecare to individuals and their families who may otherwise skip prioritizing their eye health while on a fixed budget.”

Launching Jan. 2, 2024, AARP Vision Plans from VSP will offer a number of plans tailored to meet the needs of AARP members with a variety of options to personalize their coverage in a way that’s most convenient for them, including:

  • Monthly or annual payment options, with full coverage plans starting at just $15/month.

  • Year-round enrollment with no waiting periods.

  • Enhanced coverage for progressive and anti-glare lens options, which are the most utilized lens enhancements in those 50 years and older.

  • Access to a robust network of doctors and retail options including more than 41,000 private practice doctors, 750 Visionworks locations, and online retail options from Eyeconic.
“Access to care is all the more important as we age, yet retirees are one of the largest population groups without employer-sponsored vision care coverage,” said AARP Services senior vice president of health products and services Greg Marion. “We’re thrilled to be making available AARP Vision Plans from VSP to our membership to help empower them to live how they want as they age.”

A VSP spokesperson told VMAIL that many VSP members, depending on their plan, are eligible for exclusive member extras, which includes access to more than $3,000 in savings from VSP and other popular brands for eyecare and overall wellness needs—including shopping at locations like VSP Ventures, Eyeconic, and Visionworks. However, more specifically for AARP Vision Plans from VSP, two out of the four plans are exclusive to AARP members and both tailored plans include additional savings on featured frame brands or any brand at VSP Ventures locations and Visionworks retail stores nationally. Some AARP Vision Plans from VSP also include special pricing from all VSP network doctors including a copay maximum for retinal screenings, additional discounts for glasses, lens enhancements and contact lenses.

To learn more about AARP Vision Plans from VSP and access plan offerings, visit https://www.aarpvisionplans.com/.