MetLife Vision Insurance provides coverage for an annual eye exam and contact lenses and/or glasses. The plan also includes discounts for refractive eye surgery from numerous providers.
You have 30 days from the date your employment begins to enroll. You may also apply for coverage within 30 days of certain life events.
Additional coverage information can be found on the MetLife website.
You can contact MetLife Customer Care at 866-498-9858.
Monthly Premiums
| Individual | Individual + Spouse |
Individual + Child(ren) |
Family | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rates | $4.72 | $9.40 | $10.60 | $16.94 |
The Universities of Wisconsin does not contribute toward the premium.
Coverage
| Schedule of Benefits | In-Network | Out-of-Network Reimbursement |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Exam with Dilation | $15 copay per person | Up to $45 per person |
| Retinal Imaging | $39 copay per person | Applied to exam allowance |
| Frames Benefits | $150 allowance per person
Benefit Frequency:
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Up to $70 per person
Benefit Frequency:
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| Lenses |
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| Progressive Lenses |
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Up to $50 per person |
| Conventional and Disposable Contacts | $150 allowance per person | Up to $105 per person |
| Contact Lens Fit and Follow-up Visit |
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Applied to contact lens allowance |
| Progressive Lenses | Standard: Covered in full
Premium: $95 – $105 Custom: $150 – $175 |
Up to $50 per person |
| Conventional and Disposable Contacts | $150 allowance per person | Up to $105 per person |
| Contact Lens Fitting / Follow-up Visit | Standard: Up to $40 per person
Premium: 10% off retail price |
No coverage |