Find Out Which Vision Insurance is the Best - VSP, EyeMed, Spectera, or Davis Vision?

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  • Опубліковано 17 сер 2024
  • Dr. Hayden explains the differences and similarities between the 4 biggest Vision Insurance plans. He explains how the cover frames, contact lenses, eyeglass lenses, eye exams, and contact lens fitting. These are very large vision insurance plans with millions of members each. Dr. Hayden has a unique perspective on these plans as he has been a provider for all of them at some point. Whether you are an individual looking for vision insurance, or a large company, you will find this information invaluable.
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    Dr. Joel B. Hayden is a practicing optometrist and nutritionist in Mansfield, Massachusetts for over 25 years. In addition to general optometry, Dr. Hayden specializes in Orthokeratology, and has developed his own brand called H.A.L.T. ( Hayden Advanced Lens Therapy). With nearly 100 children in his system, he has nearly stopped the progression of myopia in all of them.
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  • @butWhyDad
    @butWhyDad 2 роки тому +12

    This is incredible information actually, thank you so much. No way I could have learned about many of these without an inside eye and experience.

    • @JoelHayden
      @JoelHayden  2 роки тому +1

      You are welcome! Thanks for the compliment!

  • @Shamus1206
    @Shamus1206 Рік тому +5

    This was perfect and very helpful.
    Was looking for a comparison of EyeMed vs VSP and here we are.
    Awesome info.

  • @detectoraid5985
    @detectoraid5985 Рік тому +4

    Just got VSP via Aetna....and then hit this review :)
    Thx for the content.

  • @TheMichaelGrace
    @TheMichaelGrace Рік тому +2

    Amazing! Thank you! The plans from work basically look the same so this was immensely helpful.

  • @e.balsamo6889
    @e.balsamo6889 2 роки тому +5

    My husband is 39 legally blind. On disability for that. Funny thing his health coverage does not allow vision. Today out of pocket he paid 450 for new frames.and lences...this is normal for him every year. We decided he needed a.vision plan. He requires all the upgrades to his lenses. So as of today he is a member of VSP. I will post more after his first real use of VSP. So far everything has meet what we need.

    • @JoelHayden
      @JoelHayden  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much for posting. Can’t wait to hear how it goes!

    • @Heavenleigh98
      @Heavenleigh98 Рік тому +1

      How did it go?

    • @e.balsamo6889
      @e.balsamo6889 Рік тому +2

      @@Heavenleigh98 HI, so my husband had zero problems with VSP the doctor office has never had any issues with claims. His last visit he only paid 15 to see thr doctor which took about an hour so no rushing. And with new frames and all the upgrade he paid 150 not bad from last year of 450. I would recommend vsp to anyone.

  • @Cannonlily
    @Cannonlily 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for confirming my suspicions! I accidentally got Davis through my health insurance plan. I previously had VSP. I recently bought new glasses and I noticed something was off. The glasses just weren't as good as my old ones. I expected an improvement in my vision. Instead I have less clarity. I bought the extra everything because I get cluster headaches from eye strain and these glasses are simply not as good. My vision isn't that bad. There was a slight adjustment from my previous prescription, but I don't see the improvement at all. I had to return 2 of the 3 pairs for a different frame. One pair squeaked like a cheap pair of sunglasses from Walmart. Oddly enough, the sunglasses were the only ones I did not return. The other was entirely too narrow for my face, and I'm not thrilled with the options I'm stuck with. I spent a bunch of money on these frames and lenses and to have such low quality is extremely disappointing. I can't believe my health insurance company (and I have really great insurance) even uses Davis over VSP. I will be switching back to VSP during open season for like $2 more per month!! Geez.

  • @firehead1221
    @firehead1221 17 днів тому

    It's frustrating when the allowance if for the frames, but it doesn't cover the lenses. I like my frames and just want to get my lenses updated, but the lenses aren't covered by Davis. Which makes no sense that contact lens are covered and they're essentially equivalent to the lens on a pair of glasses.

  • @marywatercutter3995
    @marywatercutter3995 2 роки тому +1

    I agree this is incredible information. Thank you so very much for providing us with all this information. Would not have known where to start without your video. Again thank you so much!

  • @jdg9359
    @jdg9359 2 місяці тому

    Now at 46, I’m becoming more familiar with my eye insurance. I have VSP through the state of California employment. Up until this year, I was strictly using a VSP in network optometrist. Finally went to a Stanley Optics, Americas’s Best type place. Way better value for your insurance. All the frames at a VSP network was marked up., nullifying the allowance I got with my upgraded VSP plan. At Americas best for example, I got my exam and frames for $50 through my insurance. At a VSP network shop, would’ve cost me $251 without frames. Huge difference. Bottom line, know your insurance and know your options.

  • @MailmanNick
    @MailmanNick Рік тому +3

    Just got VSP can't wait to get new glasses. Hard finding a doctor who's open on Sundays

  • @-moses-6898
    @-moses-6898 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much - same here - how else would I have learned this Great information, really

  • @nightwil
    @nightwil 2 роки тому +1

    thank you for this video.my company is with vsp and I really didn't know about them and it was helpful

  • @SM-te3xm
    @SM-te3xm Рік тому +1

    Very helpful video. I will keep my VSP.

  • @risabug7772
    @risabug7772 Рік тому

    I have Davis Vision, but before i started my job, i never had eye insurance at all so it saves me so much money with contacts and glasses. My exams are free.

  • @janrinortega4304
    @janrinortega4304 2 роки тому +1

    Subbed! Thank you so much for the very informative insight and even breaking down what they provide.

  • @CKWelch-uz8ij
    @CKWelch-uz8ij 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you verrry helpful information.

  • @htowner1327
    @htowner1327 4 місяці тому

    I’m confused .eyemed says 200$ allowance for contacts .how do they conver sclerals ?

  • @kendallcalvin1057
    @kendallcalvin1057 10 місяців тому

    Thank you. Great video brother!

  • @acchronicles8991
    @acchronicles8991 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for making this video it was very informative information

  • @FRENCH_T0ASTER
    @FRENCH_T0ASTER Рік тому

    Thank you for this information!

  • @sarayoung9395
    @sarayoung9395 3 роки тому

    I just got Davis vision that starts up January 1st, when I tried to call the customer service phone number on the line so I can find out what contacts will be covered (no information was ever sent about this) I couldn't even get through to anyone. This is the first time I've had vision coverage ever (my employer just added it for 2021 to our benefits). Kinda wish they would have gone with another provider. VSP sounds the best and most people I know with vision insurance have VSP.

    • @JoelHayden
      @JoelHayden  3 роки тому +1

      This is great Info Sara. Thanks so much. Good luck in finding a better insurance plan.

  • @GhulamMustafa-pn2xi
    @GhulamMustafa-pn2xi Рік тому +1

    You're the most chad looking eye doctor so far.

  • @allisonroddceppi9300
    @allisonroddceppi9300 Рік тому +1

    Thank you

  • @luisgomez1211
    @luisgomez1211 Рік тому

    Very interesting about insurances plans...thank you...

  • @CC-kl4nh
    @CC-kl4nh 8 місяців тому

    What’s the breakdown of out of pocket versus insurance paid for each plan?

  • @bsbawa10
    @bsbawa10 2 роки тому +2

    I am disgusted by VSP.
    I tweeted on twitter also and found somebody else had the same problem with VSP. For one full month I have been trying to file a claim spend a lot of to go to the last page and the it throws me the same error:
    "We are experiencing problems right now, please try again later" . I called customer service three times. Two times I was told to file paper claim and one time I was told that they have submitted a ticket number 3XXXX to IT department and they should fix it in two days. It has been 20 days since and still the same problem. I am really pissed off with VSP and I will spread the good name everywhere on internet if this is not fixed. I cannot even find an email address to submit the screenshot to show. What an insurance company it is ?

  • @dedemass
    @dedemass 3 роки тому +5

    Good video, but will be better to make a video how to understand a vision plan

  • @davidpoo66
    @davidpoo66 Рік тому

    Hi, have you ever heard of going through a car insurance company to purchase vision insurance? I was told this by a optometrist but can't find anything on line. Thx!

  • @Morvi7570
    @Morvi7570 3 роки тому +2

    Do you recommend VSP for ophthalmologist visits? Seems like VSP has better value. Thanks for your recommendation.

    • @JoelHayden
      @JoelHayden  3 роки тому +2

      Most ophthalmology offices bill medical visits through your health insurance. But if they could bill routine, I would think VSP would be their choice, and yours. Hope this helps!

  • @CC-kl4nh
    @CC-kl4nh 8 місяців тому

    Is there a difference between Zeiss and varilux lenses?

  • @Lakersgirll
    @Lakersgirll 2 роки тому

    Awesome information!

  • @n.c.467
    @n.c.467 Рік тому +2

    Hi! Have there been any changes to this info since 2020?

    • @JoelHayden
      @JoelHayden  Рік тому +2

      Not at all. Still all valid.

  • @yusufqcqnz
    @yusufqcqnz 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Dr. I have high astigmatism and some doctors said I had keratokonus but luckily after more testing I don't have it. My ophthalmologist said I'm a canidate for hard contacts. I really want to use contacts which insurance would be best for me thanks alot.

  • @mactastic144
    @mactastic144 2 роки тому +3

    If you go to VisionWorks, should you subscribe to VSP, or Davis Vision?

    • @JoelHayden
      @JoelHayden  2 роки тому +3

      VSP would be my choice, but service will be better at an independent optometrists office.

    • @mactastic144
      @mactastic144 2 роки тому +2

      @@JoelHayden In what way?

    • @pspuser1100
      @pspuser1100 7 місяців тому

      I believe VSP owns VisionWorks as of 2019, so I'd say VSP

  • @-moses-6898
    @-moses-6898 2 місяці тому

    Just called vsp

  • @ImZene
    @ImZene 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for this. By the way. Is that a Macintosh w/ floppy, it looks really good, especially contrasting with big modern apple.

    • @JoelHayden
      @JoelHayden  3 роки тому +2

      You are welcome! That was my first MacIntosh I bought out of college in 1993. Thanks!

  • @yandraalayo5576
    @yandraalayo5576 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks so much !!!

    • @JoelHayden
      @JoelHayden  3 роки тому

      You're welcome! Glad it helped!

  • @hanguyen-zj1sf
    @hanguyen-zj1sf 2 роки тому

    Some segments in the video are stamped not adjacent to each other

  • @richardmcdaniel4944
    @richardmcdaniel4944 10 місяців тому

    Does anyone cover colord contacts?

  • @kaitlyncleary3424
    @kaitlyncleary3424 Рік тому +1

    2 years later. What's everyone's opinion now on these?

    • @JoelHayden
      @JoelHayden  Рік тому +2

      I still would put them in the same order. VSP has held its own. The rest are all getting worse. Making it harder to get benefits without pigeon holing the member into using their specific brands. Eyemed especially.

  • @marcmork3244
    @marcmork3244 3 роки тому +1

    Can't cancel VSP eye insurance anytime you want

    • @marcmork3244
      @marcmork3244 2 роки тому

      @@jcase19 I tried to cancel at an early time albeit I still hadn't used any benefits

  • @mariansore8977
    @mariansore8977 2 роки тому

    Any of them cover surgery?

  • @dreyeboarderbreaker
    @dreyeboarderbreaker 3 роки тому +4

    They all stink, most optometrist I've been to give discounts to same day payment and it's cheaper than most of these scam vision plans.

  • @dalewilson4062
    @dalewilson4062 3 роки тому +3

    THE BEST EYE INSURANCE IS DEFINATELY NOT VSP THEY DIDNT PAY ANYTHING ON MY BILL

    • @bsbawa10
      @bsbawa10 2 роки тому

      I had similar terrible experience with VSP. Their website also sucks. I cannot file my claim on website and customer service is terrible too.

  • @JoelHayden
    @JoelHayden  3 роки тому

    Let me know what vision insurance you have and if you like it or not. Thanks!

    • @delanorrosey4730
      @delanorrosey4730 2 роки тому

      I had Davis Vision and liked it. Haven't tried VSP yet, but so far, I don't like what I'm seeing out of them.

    • @Lynnck
      @Lynnck 2 роки тому

      We have VSP and it’s awful. They took only $10 off my kids yearly eye glasses this year and $24 off of my husbands. No bells or whistles. Just basic. Kids were $139 without the frames. Husbands $462.

  • @BestEndDB
    @BestEndDB 3 роки тому

    Welp ogot eyemed thinking i would be able to afford contacts they told me i have to pay 425 minus 130 fucking horrible can barely afford rent now i cant even see

  • @johnw9177
    @johnw9177 3 роки тому

    Where does Aetna fall in this?

    • @JoelHayden
      @JoelHayden  3 роки тому

      Great question. Aetna Vision falls under Eyemed.

    • @neilrose6553
      @neilrose6553 3 роки тому

      Spoke to Aetna who told me they have no vision plan unless you go on advantage plan

  • @notyobusiness7054
    @notyobusiness7054 Рік тому +1

    what frames does vsp cover? same as eyemed?