How to use your vision plan if you’re new to health insurance

What does ‘vision plan’ mean?

At Specsavers, you can use your vision plan to claim a rebate on a comprehensive eye exam, including 3D eye scan, with one of our independent optometrists. You can also claim a rebate on our great range of glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. Each health insurer and policy is different, so it’s worth having a chat with our team in your local store to help you understand exactly what you can claim.

How does using a vision plan work?

Having optical coverage can mean that you can get an eye exam, glasses, sunglasses or contact lenses for low or no out-of-pocket expense. We have a great range of vision plan offers too, including two designer styles from the $199 range, complete with single-vision lenses for no or low out-of-pocket expense.

Getting the most out of your optical coverage

We have offers that will make your vision plan go further. Here are our tips on how to get the most out of your optical coverage

Choose designer styles

Selected vision plan members can get two designer styles from the $199 range with no out-of-pocket expense, complete with single-vision lenses. We’ve got a range of designer brands to choose from, so you can stay right on trend with the latest looks.

Update your prescription sunglasses

You can use your optical coverage to update your look with new prescription sunglasses, including the latest styles from our designer brands. And with our two pairs offer, you can mix and match your styles so you’re covered for every occasion

Look at your lens options

From anti-reflective coatings, to thin and light lens materials, and lenses to enhance your vision while driving, we’ve got a lens option to suit every lifestyle. And with our lens option discounts, you can get extra value from your optical coverage.

Buy your contact lenses

Contact lenses can come in very handy, especially if you play sport or prefer them over wearing your glasses. Many vision plans offer rebates on contact lenses.

Come and visit our teams in store to find out how you can get extra from your vision plan. Or browse our designer styles and pick your favourites online.

Book an appointment

Annual routine eye exams are an insured benefit in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario for children (AB/BC: aged 18 and younger; ON: aged 19 and younger), and seniors aged 65 and older, subject to certain restrictions. Medically necessary eye examinations are an insured benefit in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario for all insured persons regardless of age, subject to certain restrictions. Patients not covered by their provincial health care plan must pay for the cost of the eye exam. For an eye exam to be covered by the provincial health care plans in Alberta, British Columbia, or Ontario, all patients must meet the generally applicable eligibility requirements for coverage.

How to get extra from your vision plan

See how you can get extra value to make your vision plan go further.

Here's what you can claim using your vision plan

Vision plan benefits will depend on the plan you're on and your level of cover. Find out what you can get.

Can I claim contact lenses?

You can use your vision plan to claim on contact lenses.