March 2010

Did You Know?
If you are an Oxford member, you have access to Oxford’s Vision Benefit.  There are two ways to utilize the benefit:

First Way:
All Oxford members, can visit an eyeglass center of their choice, receive services and purchase eyeglasses and then submit a claim to Oxford for reimbursement.  Oxford will reimburse you as follows:

  • Vision Exam – up to a maximum of $50 for one exam every twelve months.
  • Vision Hardware – up to a maximum of $70 for one set every 24 months.

If you have not used the vision benefit described above in the past 24 months, then you are able to receive a special vision benefit from General Vision Services (GVS).  Oxford has partnered with GVS to provide a network of eyecare practitioners in more than 100 locations throughout New York and Connecticut.  All have opticians and independent doctors of optometry on staff.  The GVS optical program provides:

  • A complete eye exam, including glaucoma and cataract testing
  • A choice of various frames in assorted styles, sizes and colors with a retail value up to $150
  • Quality plastic lenses (single vision, bifocals, oversize or safety) and
  • Cosmetic tinting

For more information, please call (718) 990-2363.