Vision Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Vision Program oversees the administration of the state vision plans. The state offers two vision plans, the Basic Plan covering all eligible employees and dependents covered under a composite (single) premium rate and one buy-up; or Premier Plan with increased benefits, which requires positive enrollment and has an employee cost share. CalHR also administers the state retiree vision plans for approximately 121,383 state retirees.

Eligible Employees: Program Eligible to: Enrollment in the employee plan is available to all state employees who are at a time base of half-time or more and have a tenure of six months or more, and permanent intermittent (PI) employees who qualify during their control periods.

The vision benefit enrollment is a mandatory enrollment for CoBen covered employees who meet the eligibility criteria.

The Benefits Administration Manual provides departments with information regarding eligibility, enrollment, and available benefits under the Vision program.

For policy information and governing authorities for this program please visit the CalHR HR Manual – 1404 Vision.