Insurance

Our practice proudly accepts the following insurance programs

Medical vs. Vision Plans...What is the difference?

There seems to be a lot of confusion concerning the proper usage of Vision Plans or Medical Insurance to cover your eye examination.  It is important that you understand that your Vision Plan (VSP, Eyemed, etc) covers ROUTINE eye care only (nearsightedness, farsightedness, and normal astigmatism).  You will be receiving a comprehensive medical eye exam at Wittmann 20/20, not a "quickie Box store" exam.  Dr. Wittmann is committed to giving you the highest quality eye care.  She will examine you for many conditions sugh as glaucoma, dry eyes, cataracts, retinal problems, diabetic and hypertensive eye diseases among many others.

If your eye exam involves a medical condition related to your eye that requires specific counseling, documentation, follow-up care, regular monitoring or referral to a surgeon, then you visis is NOT COVERED by your Vision Plan.  Unfortunately, we sometimes cannot tell if a medical eye condition exists before your are thoroughly examined.

The good news is that your Medical Insurance can be used when an eye-related medical problem is found during the course of the eye examination.  You do not need a visions benefits rider on your medical insurance to be covered for a medical eye condition.  In these cases, your Medical Insurance will be billed for the eye exam even though a Vision Plan may also be in effect.  Your medical Insurance co-pays and deductibles prevail and must be paid at the time of your exam.

Also, if we do file the exam with your medical insurance, you can still use your Vision Plan benefits towards the purchase of glasses or contact lenses based on your plan allowances.