Official In-Network Provider
VSP Vision Benefits
Maximize your optical allowances and experience premium eye care with your VSP insurance plan.
Yes, We Accept Your Plan!
Westwood & Montrose Eye Center is proud to be an In-Network Provider for VSP® Vision Care (Signature, Choice, and Advantage networks).
Staying in-network is the absolute smartest way to use your benefits. It ensures you receive the highest frame allowances, the lowest copays for your comprehensive WellVision Exam®, and substantial discounts on premium lens upgrades—all without the hassle of submitting out-of-network reimbursement claims yourself. We handle all the billing directly for you.
We Check For You
VSP has many different plan structures depending on your employer. When you book your appointment, simply provide us with the primary subscriber's SSN or member ID, and our expert staff will securely pull your exact benefit breakdown so you know what is covered before you even sit in the exam chair.
Understanding Your Coverage
How to Use Your VSP Benefits
While specific allowances vary by employer, here is how typical VSP plans function in our office.
1. The WellVision Exam?
Most VSP plans cover a comprehensive eye exam once every 12 months. You will typically only be responsible for a small, predictable copay (often between $10 and $20) at the time of service.
Note: Advanced retinal imaging (like Optomap) is an optional wellness upgrade and is usually an out-of-pocket add-on not covered by basic vision plans.
2. Glasses (Frames & Lenses)
Frames: VSP gives you a retail allowance (e.g., $150, $170, or $200). If you pick a designer frame over that amount, you simply pay the difference, plus you get an automatic 20% discount on the overage!
Lenses: Standard single-vision plastic lenses are usually fully covered. You will have set, discounted copays for premium upgrades like Anti-Reflective coatings, Transitions?, or Progressive lenses.
3. Contact Lenses
If you prefer contacts over glasses, VSP provides an allowance to be used toward your contact lens evaluation/fitting fee and the boxes of lenses themselves.
The Choice: VSP (like all vision plans) covers EITHER glasses OR contact lenses for the year, but not both at the same time.
Using VSP for Luxury & Premium Optics
Having vision insurance does not mean you are restricted to a "budget" section of the store. At Westwood & Montrose, you can absolutely use your VSP benefits toward our most exclusive designer brands and advanced ophthalmic lenses.
- Designer Frames
Apply your VSP allowance directly to luxury brands like Dior, Tom Ford, Prada, and Cutler & Gross. You just pay the remaining balance at a 20% discount.
- Premium Lenses (ZEISS & Essilor)
VSP offers tiered copay structures for premium lens designs. This means you can upgrade to advanced tech like ZEISS SmartLife, Transitions? GEN S, or premium Progressives at a significantly reduced, contracted rate.
We Maximize Your Plan
Navigating insurance tiers, lens categories (A, B, C, D), and allowances can be confusing. Our expert opticians will price out your ideal pair of glasses and show you exactly how much your VSP plan is saving you, ensuring you get the absolute most value out of your benefits.
Explore Our Optical BoutiqueRoutine Vision vs. Medical Care
VSP is a Vision Plan, not a medical insurance plan. It is designed to cover routine wellness checks and prescribe glasses or contacts for healthy eyes.
If you come in with a medical complaint (such as eye pain, a red/infected eye, sudden flashes or floaters, or severe dry eye), or if Dr. Fouladian manages an existing medical condition (like Glaucoma, Cataracts, or Diabetes), we are legally required to bill your MEDICAL insurance (e.g., Blue Cross, Medicare, Aetna), not VSP.
* Note: If we bill your medical insurance for the health evaluation, you can still use your VSP benefits on the same day to purchase your glasses or contacts! Some VSP plans also include a "Primary EyeCare" medical rider, which we will verify for you.
Ready to Use Your Benefits?
Vision benefits typically expire at the end of the calendar year. Don't let them go to waste. Text or call us today to schedule your comprehensive exam.
TEXT FOR APPT