Vision Benefits

Plans

There are two options for vision benefits; one paid for by the CSU, one paid for partially by the employee. Highlights of each plan are below. View the VSP Benefit Summary [pdf] for more information.

• CSU Vision Plan - Basic
  • • All eligible employees and their eligible dependents are automatically enrolled in this plan
    • Administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP)​ (requires SJSUOne/CSU login)
    • Premiums paid by the CSU
    • Visit any licensed ophthalmologist, optometrist or dispensing optician
    • Find an Advantage Network provider by logging into the VSP Member Portal or calling (800) 877-7195
    • Using an in-network provider will reduce your costs

    Includes:

    • One comprehensive eye exam every calendar year
    • One pair of lenses every other calendar year (or calendar year if your prescription changes) and one frame every other calendar year
    • Contact lenses every other calendar year when contact lenses are provided in lieu of all other lens and frame benefits
    • Basic VSP Evidence of Coverage [pdf]
• The VSP Premier plan
  • •  All eligible employees may participate in the CSU VSP Premier Plan
    • Employee pays a small monthly cost share fee; additional cost will be deducted directly from your paycheck
    • Enables you to get a higher allowance for frames and contacts, fully covered standard progressive lenses, and more discounts
    • Enroll through VSP directly by calling (800) 400-4569. 
    • You may not enroll in both the Basic and Premier Vision coverage at the same time
    • Dependents you wish to cover must also be enrolled into the Premier Plan coverage; they cannot stay in the Basic Vision Plan

    Includes:

    • One comprehensive eye exam every calendar year
    • One pair of lenses/frames every calendar year
    • Contact lenses every calendar year when contact lenses are provided in lieu of all other lens and frame benefits
    • Extra Savings on Retinal Screening
    • Premier VSP Evidence of Coverage [pdf]
    • Claim form is not required when using standard in-network benefits.
    • Services provided by a non-VSP provider must be paid in full by the employee.

    For reimbursement, complete a VSP Out-of-Network Reimbursement form [pdf] (requires SJSUOne/CSU login)

Accessing and Using Your Benefits

• VSP Online Access

  • Register through VSP to view your benefits online. You will create a User ID and password during the registration process.

• Claims – In-Network Benefits

  • A claim form is not required when using standard in-network benefits.

• Claims – Out-of-Network Benefits
  • • Services provided by a non-VSP provider must be paid in full by the employee.
    • For Out-of-Network reimbursement, complete a VSP Out-of-Network Reimbursement form [pdf] (requires SJSUOne/CSU login)

Would you like more information about your benefits?