VISION PROGRAM. The Board agrees to pay vision coverage (VSP2 or equivalent) for all persons covered by this agreement on an internal and external coordination of benefits basis. Vision program coverage will begin on the first day of the month following employment. See Appendix H for details.
VISION PROGRAM. The City shall provide a vision plan for employees and dependents. The City shall pay the premium. The plan coverage shall be as indicated on provider contract documents on file in Human Resources.
VISION PROGRAM. Effective July 1, 2001, the Board shall provide vision coverage in accordance with the schedule of benefits that is attached as Appendix F.
VISION PROGRAM. This section concerns video display terminals (VDT), eye examinations and eyeglasses/contacts (including disposable lenses) and is entered into by and between SSA and the AFGE General Committee. This Agreement covers all employees in the AFGE bargaining unit that use a VDT as part of their normal work.
A. Employees shall only be eligible for VDT-related eye exams and eyeglasses/contacts (including disposable lenses) based upon supervisory certification that the employee does use a VDT in the course of their official duties.
B. If an eligible employee obtains a prescription from a licensed optical practitioner (e.g., optometrist or ophthalmologist) indicating that the employee needs special eyeglasses/contacts (including disposable lenses) in order to operate a VDT without eyestrain or because of other optical-related problems, the Agency shall reimburse the employee for 100% of the eye examination in an amount not to exceed $65. In this process the employee must present the practitioner with a form, obtained from management, which will indicate that any prescription should only be for VDT use. The practitioner must certify on the form that the eyeglasses/contacts (including disposable lenses) are for VDT use. This form must be returned to management.
C. An employee who has met the conditions listed in A and B above will be entitled to a pair of eyeglasses/contacts (including disposable lenses) for VDT operation at Agency expense. The Agency will bear the cost up to $200. The Agency will either procure the eyeglasses/contacts (including disposable lenses) of the employee’s choice, or will reimburse the employee upon the presentation of proper documentation. The option will be left to the Agency.
D. Employees shall be entitled to a reasonable amount of excused absence to obtain eyeglasses/contacts (including disposable lenses), and VDT eyeglass/contact examination and fitting, provided that the employee in fact has an authorized VDT eyeglass/contact (including disposable lenses) prescription. Normally this will not exceed 2 hours total time for all matters.
E. If an eligible employee who has already received an Agency provided pair of VDT glasses/contacts (including disposable lenses) believes that he/she needs a new VDT- related prescription, he/she shall be eligible to re-participate in the program, consistent with each of the steps identified above.
F. Eyeglasses/contacts (including disposable lenses) provided for under the terms of this Agreement remain ...
VISION PROGRAM. Upon the legal execution of the labor agreement, the City shall provide the following vision plan per covered employee: $40 benefit payable each calendar year for an exam (including refractions) and $150 benefit per calendar year for eyeglasses, frames, contact lenses. In the event that dependent vision coverage is determined to be a prevalent benefit in the comparability determination as referenced in this agreement, such coverage, as stated above, shall apply to covered employee’s eligible dependents effective the first pay period of the 2011 payroll year.
VISION PROGRAM. Vision program is self-insured by the Authority that reimburses employee and family members up to $175 per family member per calendar year. For all
VISION PROGRAM. This section concerns video display terminals (VDT), eye examinations and eyeglasses/contacts (including disposable lenses) and is entered into by and between SSA and the AFGE General Committee. This Agreement covers all employees in the AFGE bargaining unit that use a VDT as part of their normal work.
A. Employees shall only be eligible for VDT-related eye exams and eyeglasses/contacts (including disposable lenses) based upon supervisory certification that the employee does use a VDT in the course of their official duties. If an eligible employee obtains a prescription from a licensed optical practitioner (e.g., optometrist or ophthalmologist) indicating that the employee needs special eyeglasses/contacts (including disposable lenses) in order to operate a VDT without eyestrain or because of other optical-related problems, the Agency shall reimburse the employee for 100% of the eye examination in an amount not to exceed $65. In this process the employee must present the practitioner with a form, obtained from management, which will indicate that any prescription should only be for VDT use. The practitioner must certify on the form that the eyeglasses/contacts (including disposable lenses) are for VDT use. This form must be returned to management.
VISION PROGRAM. The Board shall provide a comprehensive Vision Program for each member of the bargaining unit and their families who are eligible and make application for such insurance. The Board shall pay 80% of the full cost of the program, and any increase thereafter. Amount of coverage will be increased for one (1) eye exam once every twelve (12) months.
VISION PROGRAM. Vision program is self-insured by the Authority that reimburses employee and family members up to $175 per family member per calendar year. For reimbursement of safety prescription glasses the following will be adhered to: One reimbursement allowed every two years. 2007 = $200 reimbursement limit; 2008 = $225 reimbursement limit; 2009 = $250 reimbursement limit.
VISION PROGRAM. 17.3.1 The Board shall make available to all bargaining unit members who teach twenty (20) hours or more per week a vision care program equivalent to the 1984-85 Vision Service Plan, Plan B-10 (Examinations and lenses every twelve (12) months; frames every twenty-four (24) months - Ten Dollars ($10.00) deductible). Effective January 1, 2014, frames shall be every twelve months (12).
17.3.2 The above-described program shall cover the employee and his/her eligible dependents.