How to Maximize Your VSP & EyeMed Benefits in Pasadena Before They Expire This Year

As the end of the year approaches, it is a good time to review your vision insurance benefits. Depending on your specific plan, unused allowances for eye exams, eyeglasses, or contact lenses may expire or reset at the end of the benefit period. At Linden Optometry in Pasadena, we accept VSP and EyeMed and can help you understand your available benefits so you can make the most of your coverage.

Start by Checking Your Remaining Benefits

VSP and EyeMed plans can vary depending on your employer and specific coverage. Before scheduling an appointment, check what benefits you still have available and when they reset. Our Pasadena team can also help verify your insurance benefits so you have a clearer idea of what may be covered before your visit.

Depending on your plan, your benefits may include coverage or allowances for:

•          Comprehensive eye exams

•          Eyeglass frames

•          Prescription lenses and lens options

•          Contact lens evaluation and fitting

•          Contact lenses purchase

Knowing what is available can help you plan your eye care and eyewear purchases before the benefit period ends.

Schedule Your Eye Exam Before Year-End

If you are due for a comprehensive eye exam, waiting until the final days of the year can make scheduling more difficult. Making your Pasadena eye exam appointment earlier gives you more flexibility while also allowing time to order new glasses or contact lenses if your prescription has changed.

Routine eye exams do more than update your prescription. They also allow our optometrists to evaluate your overall eye health and look for changes that may require attention.

Stay In-Network When Possible

Using an in-network provider can help you receive the benefits included in your plan while keeping your out-of-pocket costs more predictable. Linden Optometry is an in-network VSP provider and participates in EyeMed's network, making it convenient for Pasadena patients with these plans to use their vision benefits.

Because coverage varies, we recommend confirming the details of your individual plan rather than assuming that every VSP or EyeMed policy includes the same allowances or copays.

Use Your Eyewear Allowance Wisely

If your plan includes a frame or contact lens allowance that is still unused, year-end can be an ideal time to put it toward something you need. You may be due for updated everyday glasses, prescription sunglasses, computer eyewear, or a new supply of contact lenses.

At Linden Optometry, we offer a large selection of eyeglasses and sunglasses, giving Pasadena patients plenty of options when using their vision insurance benefits. Our team can help you compare choices based on your prescription, coverage, lifestyle, and budget.

Do Not Wait Until Your Benefits Reset

Vision insurance benefits are valuable only when you use them. If your VSP or EyeMed plan resets at the end of the year, scheduling now can help prevent eligible benefits from going unused. Check your plan details, verify your remaining coverage, and make your appointment with enough time to address both your eye exam and eyewear needs.

Make the most of your VSP or EyeMed benefits before your plan resets by scheduling your eye exam with Linden Optometry today. Contact our office in Pasadena, CA, by calling (626) 796-1191 to book an appointment.