Retiree Benefits – Optical

Your optical benefits are provided by the Security Benefits Fund through General Vision Services (GVS). Participants and their eligible dependent children are entitled to optical benefits once every 12 months. Eligible spouses are entitled to the benefit once every 24 months.

As a Retiree you are entitled to either use the voucher system or after verifying with the Benefit Office that you are eligible, you may pursue the Benefit through a place of your choosing, paying the Bill and then sending us a copy – for which you will be reimbursed up to $175.00.

The voucher is worth between $150 – $200 depending on the store. It includes a comprehensive eye exam, frames and prescription lenses. Regular contact lenses can be received instead of glasses. Any charges over the $150 – $200 will be the patients’ responsibility.