Aetna Vision Preferred

We want you to see your college experience to the fullest.

With Aetna Vision℠ Preferred, we make it easy and affordable to get your annual eye exam, glasses, and contact lenses when and where you want, so you can focus on your studies.

Take charge of your vision and overall health as an Aetna member! Enroll today.

Enroll

Go where you want, get what you want

With access to over 170,000 providers nationwide, including independent eye doctors and top optical retailers like LensCrafters®, Pearle Vision® and Target Optical®

Find a Provider

Convenient online shopping

Shop and buy frames, contacts, and sunglasses, just like you would in the store – but from your computer, smartphone, or tablet. It’s fast, it’s easy and it’s all built into your vision benefits.

Visit these in-network retailers and follow the insurance link to register and apply your benefits.

Stay connected

Login or register using the last 4 digits of your student ID on your member website or download the Aetna Vision Preferred App today to view your benefits, ID card, locate a provider, schedule an appointment and more.

Login to AetnaVision.com

We’re here for you

Call us 7 days a week at 1-877-973-3238 (TTY: 711) | Mon-Sat 7:30 AM–11:00 PM ET and Sunday 11 AM–8 pm ET

Understand your vision benefits

At Aetna, we want you to see better and feel better. That’s why we’ve put together some helpful information to guide you through using your vision benefits.

Allowance

The amount of money the plan will pay towards your frames or contact lens purchase. For example, if you have a $130 allowance for frames and you purchase frames that are $150, you pay $20 out-of-pocket (or less if you apply discounts and special offers).

Copay

A specific dollar amount that you pay out-of-pocket for a specific service at the time of service. Check your plan documents for your specific copays and benefits.

Deductible

An amount you pay before insurance benefits are paid out. Good news - There is no deductible with Aetna Vision Preferred - the plan starts paying right away.

Discounted fee

A deduction from the usual cost of something a network provider will accept. Discounts are not insurance benefits under your policy. The application of any discount is separate and apart from your insurance benefits. Discounts shown may not be available through all providers, in all states.

Exam Services

Eye exams are how doctors keep tabs on your vision. Copays vary and are due at the time of service; your eye doctor will bill the rest of the cost to Aetna. See your Vision Summary to see how often you can get services.

Lenses

You can use your lens benefit towards eyeglass lenses or contact lenses per benefit period There are different types of lens designs, lens materials and lens enhancements. Your eye doctor can help determine what may be right for you. You’ll simply pay a copay (if any) listed on your Vision Summary.

You might also opt for lens enhancements, like polarization to help eliminate the sun’s glare or an anti-reflective coating designed to improve night vision. You’ll pay a copay or receive a discount when you stay in network for these options.

Contact Lenses

There are 2 parts to contact lens benefits: the lenses themselves and the process of appropriately fitting your contact lenses (called Fit and Follow-up exam). You still need an eye exam to check your overall eye health and general prescription, though contact lenses require different measurement and adjustment.

When it comes time to order your contacts, you receive an allowance to help cover the cost. You’ll only pay for anything above and beyond your plan allowance.

You can use your contact lenses allowance on one order of any number of boxes of contacts. You can do this once per benefit period — so be sure to get enough to take full advantage of the benefit.

Frames

Choose any available frame and receive 20% off any balance above your frame allowance when you purchase from an in-network provider. Want multiple pairs? You can receive up to 40% off additional pairs anytime throughout the benefit period.

Sunglasses Savings

Sunglasses are more than for just looking stylish. You can use your frame and lens benefit on prescription sunglasses. Non-prescription sunglasses are always available at 20% off retail at participating vision office locations. The same ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun that burn your skin can damage your eyes. Wear sunglasses that block at least 99% of both UVA and UVB rays to help reduce your risk for serious complications.

Out-of-network claims

As an Aetna Vision Preferred member, you can visit any eye care provider, but when you stay within the participating locations, you could pay less out of pocket. If you do choose to go to an out-of-network provider, submitting a claim is easy. Log in to AetnaVision.com to access our electronic claim form. Upload your receipts and submit. Or, download a claim form here (PDF).