Pennsylvania vision plans
Independence Blue Cross (IBX) stand-alone vision plans for families and adults ages 19 and older. These plans offer:
- A network that goes the distance. The national Davis Vision network has 160,000 access points, including Visionworks stores and other retailers.
- Fully covered annual eye exam and contact lens fitting.* You’ll pay $0 for annual routine eye exams and contact lens evaluations and fittings with an in-network provider.
- $0 copay and low-cost options for frames and lenses. Choose from an upgraded inventory of Davis Vision Exclusive Collection designer frames. Or use your benefit allowance on non-Collection and designer frames or contact lenses from an in-network provider.
- Fixed fee pricing on lenses. Choose from a wide variety of state-of-the-art lens types and styles.
- Discounts on other services. Save on other services, such as laser eye correction, hearing exams, and name-brand hearing aid technology from Your Hearing Network.3
- New: Family vision plans now available.
- New: Warby Parker, Target Optical, and Pearle Vision are now included in the network in addition to Visionworks and many other retailers.†
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Compare our vision plans
These vision plans are available for adults ages 19 and older and families.
| Vision Care 150 | Vision Care 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Eye exam, once every calendar year | $0 copay (in-network) | $0 copay (in-network) |
| Eyeglasses | Standard lenses: Fully covered Choose from the Davis Vision Exclusive Frame Collection (instead of allowance) or Choose from participating provider’s frame collection to receive an allowance of up to $100, or up to $1504 at Visionworks, 20% discount on overage5 |
Standard lenses: Fully covered Choose from the Davis Vision Exclusive Frame Collection (instead of allowance) or Choose from participating provider’s frame collection to receive an allowance of Up to $150, or up to $2004 at Visionworks, 20% discount on overage5 |
| Contact lenses (instead of glasses) | Up to $100 allowance, plus a 15% discount on any overage | Up to $150 allowance, plus a 15% discount on any overage |
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Please see the plan overview for additional benefits information.
* There is a 30-day waiting period for all new vision plan contracts.
† Warby Parker, Target Optical, and Pearle Vision are out-of-network for pediatric members in ACA medical plans. If you purchase a stand-alone family vision plan, these providers are in-network for pediatric members.
There is a 30-day waiting period applicable to all covered services and supplies for 2025 vision care plans, with policies that are effective on or after January 1, 2025.
1 IBX vision plans are administered by Davis Vision, an independent company. An affiliate of IBX has a financial interest in Visionworks.
2 Pediatric vision coverage is included with all IBX individual medical plans. This 2025 Vision Care Plan Overview represents only a partial listing of the benefits and exclusions of the adult vision plans. These plans may not cover all your expenses. If you have any questions, please call 1-844-762-2140. Once enrolled, you can view your benefit information in the ibx.com member portal. Read your contract carefully to determine which services are covered and for details on the conditions of your policy.
3 Your Hearing Network products and services are made available through your coverage with Davis Vision. Your Hearing Network is not affiliated with IBX, and does not provide Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services. Your Hearing Network and/or Davis Vision are responsible for these products and services.
4 Enhanced frame allowance available at all Visionworks locations nationwide.
5 Discount not available at Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Costco.