Vision
Effective July 1, 2026, Vision Benefits of America (VBA) is the district’s vision care provider. Below you’ll find important details about how to use your vision plan.
Contact Information:
Website: VBA | Home
Provider Search: Find VBA Doctors
Phone: 1-800-432-4966
VBA Resources
- Generic ID Card
- Teachers Support Staff and Custodial Staff Summary #7751
- Admin and Non-Barg Summary #7752
Generic ID Card
Teachers Support Staff and Custodial Staff Summary #7751
Effective: 7/1/2026-6/30/2030
$0 Exam / $0 Materials Copay
Dependent Age: 26 (EOBM)
| Frequency Type: Last Date of Service |
Employee | Spouse | Children (Age 19 EOBM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision Exam | 24 Months | 24 Months | 12 Months |
| Lenses | 24 Months | 24 Months | 12 Months |
| Frames | 24 Months | 24 Months | 24 Months |
| Benefits: Employee Can Select Either | VBA Participating Provider Amount Covered/Benefit | Out-of-Network Max Reimbursement (Zero Copay) |
|---|---|---|
| Vision Exam (Glasses or Contacts) | Covered in Full | $150 |
| Retinal Screening with Exam | Copay not to exceed $39 | N/A |
| Clear Standard Lenses (Pair): | ||
| Single Vision | Covered in Full | $100 |
| Bifocal | Covered in Full | $100 |
| Blended Bifocal | Covered in Full | $100 |
| Trifocal | Covered in Full | $100 |
| Progressives (Basic) | Covered in Full | $100 |
| Progressives (Standard and Premium 1-4) | Partially-Covered | $100 |
| Lenticular | Covered in Full | $120 |
| Polycarbonate | Covered in Full for Persons Up to Age 19 |
N/A |
| Basic Scratch Coating | Covered in Full | N/A |
| Frame | Up to $100 | $100 |
| -OR- | ||
| Elective Contacts (in lieu of eyeglass benefits) | ||
| Material Allowance | Up to $100A | $100 |
| Elective Fitting Fee and Evaluation | 15% off UCR | N/A |
| -OR- | ||
| Medically Necessary Contacts | Covered in FullB | $450 |
| -AND- | ||
| Lasik Surgery (once every 8 years) | N/A | $250 |
Where an “allowance” is shown above, the Member is responsible for paying any charges in excess of the allowance less any applicable copay.
Benefits and participation may vary by location, including, but not limited to, Costco® Optical, Pearle Vision, LensCrafters®, Target Optical®, Eyeglass World®,
America’s Best® and Boscov’s™ Optical.
- A The allowance is applied to all services/materials associated with contact lenses, including, but not limited to, contact fitting, dispensing, cost of the lenses, etc. No guarantee the allowance will cover the entire cost of services and materials.
- B Requires prior approval. May only be selected in lieu of all other material benefits listed herein.
This plan is designed to cover your visual needs rather than cosmetic options.
Additional Charges
You may incur out-of-pocket charges when selecting any of the following:
- Tinted Lenses
- Photochromic/Polarized Lenses
- Polycarbonate (covered under age 19)
- Hi-index Lenses
- Progressive (available starting at $29)
- The coating of the lens or lenses (except Basic Scratch Coating)
- A frame that costs more than the plan allowance
- Rimless Frames
- Anti-Reflective
Additionally, costs for contact lenses/services in excess of the plan’s scheduled reimbursement allowances are the responsibility of the patient.
Not Covered
The contract gives VBA the right to waive any of the plan limitations if, in the opinion of our optometric consultants, it is necessary for the patient’s welfare. VBA provides no benefit for professional services or materials connected with the following:
- Orthoptics or vision training
- Non-prescription lenses
- Two pair of glasses in lieu of bifocals
- Medical or surgical treatment of the eyes
- An eye examination, or corrective eyewear, required by an employer as a condition of employment
- Services of materials provided as result of any Worker’s Compensation Law or similar legislation
- Glasses and contacts during the same eligibility period
Lenses and frames furnished under this program which are lost or broken will not be replaced except at the normal intervals when services are otherwise available.
Additional Terms and Conditions
Benefits may only be used for contact lenses when selected in lieu of eyeglasses (spectacle lenses and frames). If purchased at the same time from a single provider, your plan will cover up to $100 towards the cost of contact fitting fees and contact lenses. Any provider contact lens charges that exceed this amount shall be the responsibility of the member. Members may be required to pay contact fitting fees out of pocket at some locations.
Benefits and participation may vary by location and where prohibited by state law.
LASIK benefits may be limited to no more than 50% per eye.
A 15% discount off the provider's usual, customary and reasonable contact lens fitting fee may be available in some locations. Void where prohibited by law.
Benefits may only be used for medically necessary contact lenses when selected in lieu of all other materials.
Additional terms and conditions apply. Contact VBA at 412-881-4900 for more information.
Admin and Non-Barg Summary #7752
Effective: 7/1/2026-6/30/2030
$0 Exam / $0 Materials Copay
Dependent Age: 26 (EOBM)
| Frequency Type: Last Date of Service |
Employee | Spouse | Children (Age 19 EOBM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision Exam | 24 Months | 24 Months | 12 Months |
| Lenses | 24 Months | 24 Months | 12 Months |
| Frames | 24 Months | 24 Months | 24 Months |
| Benefits: Employee Can Select Either | VBA Participating Provider Amount Covered/Benefit | Out-of-Network Max Reimbursement (Zero Copay) |
|---|---|---|
| Vision Exam (Glasses or Contacts) | Covered in Full | $150 |
| Retinal Screening with Exam | Copay not to exceed $39 | N/A |
| Clear Standard Lenses (Pair): | ||
| Single Vision | Covered in Full | $100 |
| Bifocal | Covered in Full | $100 |
| Blended Bifocal | Covered in Full | $100 |
| Trifocal | Covered in Full | $100 |
| Progressives (Basic) | Covered in Full | $100 |
| Progressives (Standard and Premium 1-4) | Partially-Covered | $100 |
| Lenticular | Covered in Full | $120 |
| Polycarbonate | Covered in Full for Persons Up to Age 19 |
N/A |
| Basic Scratch Coating | Covered in Full | N/A |
| Frame | Up to $200 | $200 |
| -OR- | ||
| Elective Contacts (in lieu of eyeglass benefits) | ||
| Material Allowance | Up to $200A | $200 |
| Elective Fitting Fee and Evaluation | 15% off UCR | N/A |
| -OR- | ||
| Medically Necessary Contacts | Covered in FullB | $450 |
| -AND- | ||
| Lasik Surgery (once every 8 years) | N/A | $250 |
Where an “allowance” is shown above, the Member is responsible for paying any charges in excess of the allowance less any applicable copay.
Benefits and participation may vary by location, including, but not limited to, Costco® Optical, Pearle Vision, LensCrafters®, Target Optical®, Eyeglass World®,
America’s Best® and Boscov’s™ Optical.
- A The allowance is applied to all services/materials associated with contact lenses, including, but not limited to, contact fitting, dispensing, cost of the lenses, etc. No guarantee the allowance will cover the entire cost of services and materials.
- B Requires prior approval. May only be selected in lieu of all other material benefits listed herein.
This plan is designed to cover your visual needs rather than cosmetic options.
Additional Charges
You may incur out-of-pocket charges when selecting any of the following:
- Tinted Lenses
- Photochromic/Polarized Lenses
- Polycarbonate (covered under age 19)
- Hi-index Lenses
- Progressive (available starting at $29)
- The coating of the lens or lenses (except Basic Scratch Coating)
- A frame that costs more than the plan allowance
- Rimless Frames
- Anti-Reflective
Additionally, costs for contact lenses/services in excess of the plan’s scheduled reimbursement allowances are the responsibility of the patient.
Not Covered
The contract gives VBA the right to waive any of the plan limitations if, in the opinion of our optometric consultants, it is necessary for the patient’s welfare. VBA provides no benefit for professional services or materials connected with the following:
- Orthoptics or vision training
- Non-prescription lenses
- Two pair of glasses in lieu of bifocals
- Medical or surgical treatment of the eyes
- An eye examination, or corrective eyewear, required by an employer as a condition of employment
- Services of materials provided as result of any Worker’s Compensation Law or similar legislation
- Glasses and contacts during the same eligibility period
Lenses and frames furnished under this program which are lost or broken will not be replaced except at the normal intervals when services are otherwise available.
Additional Terms and Conditions
Benefits may only be used for contact lenses when selected in lieu of eyeglasses (spectacle lenses and frames). If purchased at the same time from a single provider, your plan will cover up to $100 towards the cost of contact fitting fees and contact lenses. Any provider contact lens charges that exceed this amount shall be the responsibility of the member. Members may be required to pay contact fitting fees out of pocket at some locations.
Benefits and participation may vary by location and where prohibited by state law.
LASIK benefits may be limited to no more than 50% per eye.
A 15% discount off the provider's usual, customary and reasonable contact lens fitting fee may be available in some locations. Void where prohibited by law.
Benefits may only be used for medically necessary contact lenses when selected in lieu of all other materials.
Additional terms and conditions apply. Contact VBA at 412-881-4900 for more information.