Avesis Introduction

With over 36 years of experience building solutions for more than 10,000 employer groups, over 20 health plans, and numerous state and government affiliations, Avesis is recognized as a company who delivers quality vision care at affordable premiums to more than 8.5 million members.

Organizations have different needs. Avesis offers hundreds of plan designs that have been created over the years to fit the demands of a diverse workforce. One of the defining elements of the success of the Avesis vision care solution is our flexibility to customize a plan to meet the vision care requirements of any organization.

Avesis members have access to one of the most comprehensive vision care networks in the industry. By contracting nearly 50,000 points of access (private practice and retail chains), Avesis can deliver excellent coverage, a high quality of care, and nationwide choices to our members. READ MORE

Our members receive one of the best values in vision care. They also have a benefit that is easy to use. With convenient online tools and friendly customer service staff readily available, members can get the most out of their vision care benefit and maximize their chances of remaining healthy.

Quick Avesis Facts

  • In Business Since 1978
  • Independent Providers and Chain Providers
  • Over 53,000 Points of Access Nationwide
  • Millions of Members Covered
  • Underwriter is rate A- by AM Best Rating MORE
  • Multiyear Rate Guarantee
  • Straightforward Underwriting down to 5 Lives
  • Easy-to-use web tools for all users

Vision Plan Introduction

The Avesis plans are designed to provide your clients with some of the most flexible design options in the industry. Each plan provides coverage for vision examinations, spectacle lenses, frames, contact lenses. and even Refractive Laser Surgery.

Employer groups can choose to offer these sought after benefits on an employer paid, 50/50 or the option that is fast becoming the most popular among employers - voluntary.

Materials Only and Exam Only plans are also available for employer groups who offer a vision exam or materials coverage bundled within their medical package. These options will complete the employer's offering, providing members with a full service vision care package.

Refractive Laser Surgery has been a popular procedure over the past few years. Avesis is one of the few carriers that offer plan members an option of using a one-time/lifetime funded option toward Refractive Laser Surgery services. When using one of Avesis contracted surgeons, members can receive up to a 25% additional discount on Refractive Laser Surgery services prior to the funded allowance being applied.

In addition, members will receive unlimited discounts for any purchase made through an Avesis participating provider.

Advantage Enhanced

The Advantage Enhanced plans is a great (low option) introductory plan, best suited for groups who may be looking to install their first vision benefit offering. This option provides coverage for:

  • Vision Examinations
  • Standard Lenses
  • Frames
  • Contact Lenses
  • Refractive Laser Surgery

Advantage Plus

The Advantage Plus plans (high option) provide the best coverage options. With a higher allowance for materials, the member can maximize their vision correction choices.

  • Vision Examinations
  • Standard Lenses
  • Frames
  • Contact Lenses
  • Refractive Laser Surgery

The Avesis Approach

Up until now, you may have view all managed vision care companies to be pretty much the same. Each has a contracted network of providers, coverage for exams, vision correction materials and variety of price points and coverage levels. While this is true, not all is created equal among the carriers. See below to see how Avesis can be your trusted partner when offering group vision care to your clients.

Our Commitment

Since we have brokers, agents and consultants across the country, Avesis has several regional office locations that allow us to provide a more personal touch to helping our partners market and sell group vision. We have seasoned sales professionals and an Account Management team that are readily accessible to you and your clients.

Who We Cover

Employers today range in all sizes and have requirements that may fit the Avesis model and some that may not. Our current clients range in size to as few as five enrolled to as many as 30,000. With a diverse client mix such as this, Avesis understands how to structure the correct plan designs and effectively administer accounts for practically any industry or company size.

Experienced Vision Professionals

The core of our success centers on the decades of industry knowledge gained at every level of the organization. From sales, to customer service, claims and provider recruiting, Avesis team members are all highly trained with years of experience to support their day to day activities. Our long standing values of giving our customers the care and support they expect has allowed us to have a minimal turn rate, with a high percentage of long term customers. In fact, a high percentage of new Avesis business comes from organizations who were dissatisfied with the level of service provided by their former carrier.

Technology

With technology and the requirements for healthcare ever changing, Avesis is committed to investing in enhancements to our technologies and processes to keep our operations running as efficiently as possible.

Communication Tools

Giving you and your clients access to educational information will help them understand the importance of a vision care plan to their overall wellness--a vision plan does more than just protect their vision.

One-on-One Support

When working with Avesis, you will be pleased to know that your needs and the requests of your clients will be handled by a single source contact. Avesis believes in establishing sound relationships with our brokers and their clients. Forming a relationship allows us to cater our responses to the client’s preference.

Training

Although the Avesis vision program is one of the easiest plans to set-up, administer and maintain, Avesis provides education to brokers and groups who desire to maximize the full potential of what a stand-alone vision plan provides them. We have many resources to assist in this effort - from step-by-step online videos, print and online manuals, to old fashioned presentations and personal overviews.