Eyewear/Vision Plans

Outlook Vision Discount Plan

Staff members may choose to purchase membership in an eyewear discount plan for a small annual fee.   The membership fee is withheld from pay on a pre-tax basis.  The staff member and his/her eligible family members may receive discounts off the retail price of eyewear, such as lenses, frames and contact lenses.  The eyewear discount is available only from participating providers, and may, in some cases, cover vision testing.

A complete list of providers, membership fees and discount information is available in the Benefit Information channel in myBucknell. 

Re-enrollment is not required each year for membership to continue; payment of a new membership fee is required.

Vision Benefits of America (VBA)

Staff members may choose to purchase vision insurance for themselves and their eligible dependents at their own expense.  Premiums are at a group ratge and are withheld from the staff member's pay before federal income, state income and social security taxes are calculated and withheld.  Once a staff member sings up for the plan, he/she must stay in the plan for two years.  Staff members may enroll or discontinue the plan during the annual open enrollment period.