Vision benefits, savings, and eye health awareness

May is Healthy Vision Month, a national observance led by the National Eye Institute that highlights the importance of maintaining healthy vision through regular eye exams, preventive care, and early detection of eye conditions. Missouri State University supports this focus on wellness by providing vision benefits designed to make eye care more accessible and affordable for employees and their families.

Vision Coverage Through Missouri State University

Employees enrolled in the Missouri State University vision plan have access to comprehensive benefits through VSP, including:

• Annual eye exams with low copays
• Allowances for frames and contact lenses
• Discounts on lens enhancements and additional services
• Access to a nationwide network of VSP providers

These benefits help support routine preventive care while also assisting with corrective vision needs.

Using Your FSA for Vision Expenses

Employees enrolled in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through ASIFlex may also use pre-tax dollars to help cover eligible vision-related expenses, including:

• Eye exams
• Prescription glasses and frames
• Contact lenses and related supplies
• Copays and other out-of-pocket vision costs

A full list of eligible expenses can be found through ASIFlex:
ASIFlex Eligible Expenses

The FSA Store provides a convenient way to shop for products that are FSA-eligible, including medical, dental, and vision services and hardware. Employees can browse and shop.

The FSA Store also offers ongoing savings opportunities to help maximize FSA dollars, including current promotions such as:

• • $50 off $400* — Use code: SAVEBIG50
  • $35 off $300* — Use code: SAVEBIG35
  • $20 off $200* — Use code: SAVEBIG20

VSP Healthy Vision Month Offers

During Healthy Vision Month, VSP highlights special member savings and wellness promotions designed to support eye health and encourage regular vision care.

Eligible VSP members may take advantage of special promotional savings, which can include:

• VSP and Bausch + Lomb Rebate — Get up to $250 Back
• Save $5 on Biotrue® Hydration Boost Eye Drops
• Save $5 on Biotrue Multi-Purpose Solution
• Bausch + Lomb Biotrue ONEday Contact Lenses Coupon
• Bausch + Lomb ULTRA Contact Lenses Coupon
• Save $5 on LUMIFY® Redness Reliever Eye Drops

• Get coupons and rebate forms here

Additional Healthy Vision Month promotions and resources are available through VSP:
VSP Healthy Vision Month Offers

Why Vision Health Matters

Routine eye exams do more than update prescriptions — they can also help detect early signs of health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and other systemic health concerns. Taking advantage of available vision benefits and preventive care resources is an important part of overall wellness.

Healthy Vision Month is a timely reminder to schedule your annual eye exam and take full advantage of the vision benefits available to you.