Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) offers 2 vision plan options that you can compare below.
Exam Plan | Exam Plus Plan | |
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Cost per member, per month | $7.131 | $16.361 |
Copay for routine vision exams in-network (once per 12 months) | $0 | $0 |
Reimbursement for routine vision exams out-of-network (once per 12 months) | Up to $39 | Up to $39 |
Eyeglass frames in-network | No allowance | $150 allowance |
Eyeglass frames out-of-network | No allowance | $75 allowance |
Eyeglass lenses or contact lenses in-network | No allowance | $25 copay on standard plastic lenses2 $90 copay on standard progressive lenses2 Member copays on premium progressive lenses are dependent on tiers2, 3 |
Eyeglass lenses or contact lenses out-of-network | No allowance | Standard plastic lens allowance:2
Standard progressive lens allowance:2 up to $39 Premium progressive lens allowance:2 Tier 1, 2, 3, 4 up to $39 Contact lens allowance:2
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In addition to these benefits, both of our vision plans offer discounts on products and services in-network.4
Exam Plan | Exam Plus Plan | |
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Complete pairs of prescription eyeglasses or sunglasses (frames, lenses, and lens add-ons) | 35% discount | 40% discount |
Partial pairs of eyeglasses (frames only or lenses only) | 20% discount | 20% discount on your remaining balance after $150 plan allowance for frames |
Conventional contact lenses | 15% discount | 15% discount on your remaining balance after $150 plan allowance for conventional lenses |
Non-prescription sunglasses | 20% discount | 20% discount |
LASIK or PRK 5 | 15% off retail or 5% off promotional price | 15% off retail or 5% off promotional price |
Retinal imaging | Discounted to $39 | Discounted to $39 |
Contact lens fitting | No discount | Standard fit: Discounted to $55 Premium fit: 10% discount |