The GIC Retiree Vision Discount Plan, provided by Davis Vision, offers considerable savings on a number of vision services and products. The plan is available at any of the over 13,500 participating Davis Vision providers throughout the United States. However, you must call Davis Vision before visiting the provider’s office in order to participate. The plan provides discounts on eye examinations, frames, spectacle lenses and contact lenses. In addition, all eyeglasses purchased through the Retiree Vision Plan are covered by a two-year unconditional warranty against breakage at no additional cost.

Covered dependents are also eligible for the program. See sample savings in the GIC Retiree Vision Brochure.

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Questions and Answers For GIC Retiree Vision Discount Program

Q. What does the plan cover?
The plan provides discounts on:

• Eye examinations: including dilation, as professionally indicated.
  
• Frames: approximately 300 plan frames to choose from, or receive a credit towards non-plan frames
  
• Spectacle Lenses: Includes all eyeglass prescriptions; glass or plastic; single vision, bifocal or trifocal lenses; standard and oversized lenses; clear or tinted lenses - all at great savings to you.
  
• Contact Lenses: The latest disposable, frequent replacement and standard, soft, daily-wear contact lenses are available at terrific savings.

Q. Who is eligible for the GIC Retiree Vision Discount Plan?
A. If you are retired and have health or other benefit coverage through the GIC, you and your dependents covered by your GIC plan(s) are eligible for the GIC Retiree Vision Discount Plan. Retirees who retired from municipalities that are participating in the health-only program are not eligible for this program. If you are recently retired, please be sure that the GIC has been notified before you call Davis Vision.

Q: How do I receive services?
A: To purchase services, call Davis Vision at 1-800-783-3594 and speak to a Member Service Representative. Please allow sufficient time for payment to be processed.

Q: Who do I call to answer my questions?
A: Please call Davis Vision at 1-800-783-3594 with any questions or to purchase services. Member Service Representatives are available Monday through Friday, 8 AM - 8 PM and Saturday, 9 AM - 4 PM. TDD/TTY (teletypewriter) services are available by calling 1-800-523-2847.

Q: How do I pay for services?
A: All charges are the responsibility of the retiree and must be made in advance, through Davis Vision, using the payment option of your choice. You may pay by credit card, a money order or personal check.

Q: Can I fill my eyeglass prescription at another doctor?
A: Many participating offices will fill prescriptions. The availability of this service should be confirmed when you call for an appointment.

Q: Are my eyeglasses covered by a warranty?
A: All eyeglasses supplied completely through the Davis Vision laboratory are covered by a two-year unconditional warranty against breakage, under normal wearing conditions, at no additional cost. Do not throw out broken glasses. Bring them back to the Davis Vision provider to be fixed or replaced.

Q: Is there a limit on the eyewear I can purchase?
A: There is no limit on the number of examinations or eyewear you may