Idaho Power Company Client Details
The following applies to Idaho Power Company members’ Safety pair of safety coverage. Employees have first and second pair benefits under the company safety plan. This is coverage for EMPLOYEE ONLY, no dependent coverage.
Authorization
Idaho Power patients may fill out a questionnaire about their work environments and related safety requirements before their exam. A sample Safety Requirements Questionnaire is located in the Tools and Forms section of the Manuals on VSPOnline on eyefinity.com. Keep a copy of the questionnaire or the information it contains in your patient’s record.
To obtain an authorization, contact our Provider Services Support Line at 800.615.1883.
Copay
Collect a $15 copay from patients for the first pair and $20 for the second pair.
Materials Coverage
Lenses
Safety lenses are available to the member only. The following lens enhancements are covered for 1st pair Safety:
- Polycarbonate
- Progressive
- Blended
- Photochromic
- Anti-reflective
- Solid and gradient tints
- Ultraviolet (UV) coating (required)
The following lens enhancements are covered for 2st pair Safety:
- Polycarbonate
- Photochromic
- Anti-reflective
- Solid and gradient tints
- Ultraviolet (UV) coating (required)
Frame
Permanent side shields are required for all frames and are covered, up to the frame allowance, including frame and side shields.
The patient has a retail frame allowance of $100 (wholesale allowance of $38) for their first safety pair . If the member chooses a frame with a cost that exceeds both the wholesale and retail allowances, deduct 20% from the retail overage. Determine the patient’s cost (if any) as you do today and collect any overages from patient.
Additional Pair Eligibility
An additional pair of Safety lenses and frame up to $100 are also available every calendar year.
Important!
The patient could be eligible for an additional pair of safety glasses, even if they’re not showing availability on eyefinity.com. Call VSP to confirm eligibility and receive an authorization.
Repair & replacement
Idaho Power members also have an additional interim benefit that includes repair or replacement of lenses and/or frame once every calendar year for any reason (broken, lost, stolen, etc.).
Important!
Call VSP to receive an authorization for repair or replacement.
Copay
First Pair: Collect $15 copay for materials from patients
Second Pair: Collect $20 copay for materials from patients
Lab
Order safety lenses and frames for these clients from a lab capable of producing ANSI certified safety eyewear (see the National Contract Lab List)