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Vision benefit for HAP members in Michigan

Your vision just got better with HAP

HAP is committed to ensuring that your eye health is well taken care of. Through our partnership with EyeMed, we provide expanded access to a nationwide network of doctors for routine eye care needs. Here’s how you can make the most of your vision benefits as a HAP member in Michigan.

Key highlights of the vision benefit:

  • Extensive network of providers:

    • Access to more than 6,000 providers in Michigan and 115,000 across the country
    • Includes a mix of independent, retail and regional providers like Henry Ford Health OptimEyes

  • Routine eye care services:

    • Each member can receive one annual eye exam at no cost through any in-network vision provider in the EyeMed provider network
    • Access to contacts and eyeglasses through the EyeMed Insight Network

  • Convenient care options:

    • Many providers offer extended weeknight and weekend hours, as well as online visits
    • Use the EyeMed provider directory to find and select providers offering online scheduling

  • Shop from home:

    • Choose from an extensive selection of brand-name frames and contacts from providers like Henry Ford Health OptimEyes, LensCrafters, Contacts Direct and Ray-Ban
    • Benefits are automatically applied at checkout, with free shipping and returns

  • Exceptional customer support:

    • Award-winning customer service available day or night
    • For active employer group plan members, call (877) 287-5288. For retired members, call EyeMed’s Medicare line at (855) 982-7438

Vision hardware discount clarification:

  • Hardware discount and large group rider benefit:

    • All HAP members in commercial groups receive a vision hardware discount.
    • Commercial large groups have the option to add a vision hardware rider.*
    • If the employer is a large group employer (more than 50 employees), it is advised that HAP members check their plan benefits to determine if their employer group plan has the hardware rider benefit. If it does, then once a member has utilized their maximum hardware benefit, the hardware discount can still be applied to additional hardware purchases.
    • Pediatric hardware is included in the Small Group and Individual Qualified Health Plans (QHP) base plan benefit for members up to age 19. 

    *Riders only apply to large group employer plans. Riders are not added to small group and individual QHP plans.

  • Know your vision hardware plan benefit and be prepared:

    • Check your specific vision plan benefit document in your member portal account under My Forms and Documents > My Plan Documents.
    • If your group plan includes a vision hardware rider, locate the document that states “Eyemed Vision Hardware Benefit Rider” to understand your allowed benefit amount.
    • The rider will state the allowed benefit amount toward vision hardware. If there is no rider document, then you will receive the automatic hardware discount.

Vision hardware options by group

Below is a table showing what each commercial group member can receive through their group plan benefit. It also states specific details that pertain to only that subgroup.

EyeMed Benefit SG/Ind QHP Plans Large Group Plans LG EGWP Retirees Plans
Discount on hardware Adults receive hardware discount only; pediatric hardware is included in base plan benefit (up to age 19) Discount only available after rider benefit is used (if purchased) Discount only available after rider benefit is used (if purchased)
Hardware benefit options (rider) No option to add vision hardware rider Have option to add vision hardware rider Have option to add vision hardware rider

Not for Transitional plan members:

Not all transitional plans have vision benefits. Check your specific plan documents.

How to utilize your vision benefit:

  1. Find a provider:

  2. Know your vision hardware plan:

    • Check your specific vision plan benefit document in your member portal account under My Forms and Documents > My Plan Documents.
    • Look for the document that states “Eyemed Vision Hardware Benefit Rider” to understand your allowed hardware benefit amount.

  3. Schedule an appointment:

    • Use the EyeMed provider directory to find providers offering online scheduling.
    • Remember to show your HAP ID card for all routine eye care visits.