FEDVIP Frequently Asked Questions

Posted: October 06, 2023
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Category: Eye Health and Wellness

Am I eligible for VSP through FEDVIP?

The Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) is available to federal employees, annuitants, family members, and survivors. Most retired uniformed service members and their families and active-duty family members are also eligible if enrolled in a TRICARE health plan.  Take a look at VSP’s plan options here.

If I already have VSP through FEDVIP, do I have to re-enroll?

No. If you have VSP through FEDVIP today, you do not need to take any action unless you wish to change your level of coverage. Be sure to review VSP’s different plan options and ensure you’re up to date on the latest plan details and great savings available to you.

I have vision coverage through FEDVIP with another carrier. How do I change to VSP?

If you currently have other coverage through FEDVIP and would like to change to VSP, you must change your selection through the Open Season enrollment process on the BENEFEDS website. Learn more about how to do so here.

I have vision coverage through TRICARE. Do I need to sign up for FEDVIP?

If you would like to have coverage beyond what your TRICARE health plan covers—typically only an eye exam—then you have the option of signing up for FEDVIP. Note that eligible uniformed services members include most retirees, reservists, family members and survivors as well as active-duty family members. Active-duty uniformed service members are not eligible for vision coverage through FEDVIP, but they can receive vision care coverage from TRICARE as part of your active-duty status.

VSP vision plans through FEDVIP are designed to cover:

  • Routine eye exams and vision correction without referral
  • Low vision exams
  • Eyeglass frames and lenses, or contact lenses instead of glasses, at many eye doctor offices or optical retail stores
  • Lens options such as shatter-resistant polycarbonate; scratch-resistant, anti-reflective, and UV coatings; and tinted and progressive lenses
  • Discounts on laser eye surgery

Learn more about VSP’s plans here.

I am newly eligible for FEDVIP. Do I need to enroll in vision coverage?

Yes, you will need to actively enroll in coverage through the FEDVIP website and select your vison benefits. You can check enrollment options here, or learn more about VSP’s plans here.

What are the Standard and High Option Plans?

FEDVIP vision plans (including VSP) offer both a Standard Option Plan and a High Option Plan. In general, the High Option will cost a few more dollars a month and will cover more of the costs when you use your benefits.

If I sign up for FEDVIP, will my existing VSP Individual Vision Plan automatically cancel?
No. If you have an Individual Vision Plan that you bought directly from VSP and plan to switch to coverage through FEDVIP, you will need to separately cancel your Individual Vision Plan by calling us at +1.866.240.2818.

Don’t Forget!

This year’s Federal Benefits Open Season runs from November 13 through December 11, 2023, with coverage effective January 1, 2024.

If you still have questions about FEDVIP vision coverage, you can check out more information about VSP at choosevsp.com.

If you’re still not sure about eligibility, there are tools available on the BENEFEDS website that can help.