Vision | Retirees

  • The Avesis Advantage Program is voluntary insurance where you pay the entire premium.
  • It provides yearly coverage for a vision exam, glasses or contact lenses, and extensive provider access throughout the state
    • $750 allowance for LASIK.
  • You can also receive unlimited discounts on additional optical purchases.
    • $25 Frame Discount at Target Optical (inside Target Stores)

PREMIUMS

Advantage Program Vision Plan Annual Premiums
Retiree Only $45.48/year
Retiree + Adult $151.68/year
Retiree + Child $149.52/year
Retiree + Family $188.40/year

PREMIUM PAYMENT INFORMATION

  • New Enrollment - Avesis bills you directly. If you enroll after January, you will receive a prorated bill in April, July, or October, depending on your enrollment date.
  • Ongoing Enrollment - Your annual bill will be sent in January, as shown below.
  • Failure to remit your premium payment to Avesis by the due date will cancel your vision benefits.
  • There are no premium refunds for dropped coverage.
  • Avesis Retiree Billing Policy
2025 Cycle Invoice Mailed Premium Due Date
Annual Bill 1/20/2025 2/28/2025
Newly Enrolled 3/17/2025 4/30/2025
Newly Enrolled 6/20/2025 7/31/2025
Newly Enrolled 9/19/2025 10/31/2025

PAYMENT METHODS

Please see p. 10 of the Retiree Enrollment Guide for copays.

  • When you enroll in this benefit, you will receive an ID card within a few weeks.
  • You can also access your ID card via the insurance company’s website or app. 
  • Contact your carrier if you need assistance before you can retrieve your card information. See the contact information below.