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Vision insurance

Taking care of your health goes beyond regular medical checkups, and being able to see clearly is important to nearly everything you do. Investing in your eye health, supported by vision insurance, can be a key part of keeping yourself healthy.

Golden Rule Insurance Company is the underwriter of these insurance plans. 

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Apply for vision insurance today

Because you want to see your eyes get the care they need, vision insurance helps with routine costs for eye exams, glasses and/or contacts. Apply today to make it part of your overall health coverage.

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What is vision insurance?

Vision insurance helps make it simple to stay on top of your eye health by helping you save on routine care — from annual eye exams to the glasses or contacts you love. You get the coverage you need while keeping your vision clear and your costs more comfortable.

Is UnitedHealthcare-branded vision insurance right for me?

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More choice

With vision insurance underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company, you can choose between vision insurance by itself or as part of a dental insurance plan in many states. By letting you pick from providers nationwide that offer prescription eyewear, contact lenses, and routine eye exams, we've framed UnitedHealthcare-branded vision plans to fit your life.

Eye exams and eyewear with no waiting period

Vision health and routine eye exams are not only important for seeing better, but may help with early detection of certain medical conditions. Our vision plans offer coverage for your annual vision exams with no waiting period, plus coverage for glasses and/or contacts.

National network

Our vision plans use the UnitedHealthcare Vision Network.* You will get the most value from your coverage when you see a provider in this large national network of eye doctors, optometrists and ophthalmologists, including both local doctors and well-known retail providers. Choose from network providers by visiting myuhcvision.com.

Out-of-network options

While you get better discounts on care with in-network providers, you can still seek care from a non-network provider if you want, but you will need to pay in full at the time of service and then submit for reimbursement of covered benefits at a non-network rate.

*Not all providers participate in all plans. Check with your provider before using your benefits.

Coverage that works well with vision insurance

Yes. Vision insurance plans are available all year round. You don't have to wait to apply

Short term health insurance

Because you need quick and flexible temporary health coverage

Fixed benefit health insurance

Because you’d like a little extra help with out-of-pocket costs

Dental insurance

Because you know staying healthy includes your dental health

Critical illness insurance

Because you want to focus on getting well, not paying bills

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Is vision insurance available at any time? 

Yes. Vision insurance plans are available all year round. You don't have to wait to apply.

Why vision insurance?

A vision insurance plan may make sense for you if:

You want to reduce out-of-pocket costs for glasses or contacts

You value preventive care and having an annual eye exam

You're interested in help for costs your main health insurance might not cover

You're shopping for dental insurance, too 

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Let us help you find a vision insurance plan to fit your needs

Adding vision insurance alone or a dental plan with vision benefits included may fill a gap in your current health  coverage.

Vision insurance FAQs

You can choose a standalone vision insurance plan or in many states purchase a dental plan that includes vision. To find out more about your vision coverage options, click on the See your options button above. Or, call us for help.

Absolutely. UnitedHealthcare-branded vision insurance is available for people of all ages.F31 It’s a good supplement to fill that hole in your major medical coverage, including those who have Medicare.

As soon as your application is processed (within 3 days). There are no waiting periods with UnitedHealthcare-branded vision insurance plans.

You can terminate your plan at any time. However, if you wish to reapply, you may have to wait up to 24 months or reinstate your old plan.

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