seeing is believing the university of arkansas system
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Partnering to Bring Vision Health to The University of Arkansas System
Superior Vision’s mission is to help our members enjoy the wonders of sight through healthy eyes and vision. We care for clients and members by delivering broad
and affordable access to vision care, unwavering Superior service, and resources to help them make informed vision care choices that offer the greatest
value.
Strength of our Partnership
• Superior Vision is a leading eye and vision health solutions company
• All we do is vision
• No lab or frame manufacturer ownership
• Providers have greater control on quality and turn-around time
• No competing business models that preclude Superior from ensuring the greatest access and choice for members
• Freedom of choice to access the industry’s broadest provider network
• Benefits are the same at all provider locations
• Some other carriers offer lower allowances at retail providers
• Member focus; personalized ID cards mailed to the member’s home
• Partnership between The System and Superior Vision to make the Plan successful for all employees
Superior Plan At A Glance
• Covered benefits; members more likely to utilize plan with ID card, website support, outstanding customer service, strong provider network
• Eye exam• Frame allowance• Covered lenses• Contact lens allowance• Stand-alone Contact Lens Fitting exam• Valuable progressive lens coverage• Discounts on covered and non-covered services and
materials• Out-of-pocket maximums
• Delivered through a provider network that gives members the ultimate choice and control
Superior Network Access
The broadest network of eye care providers• Ophthalmologists, optometrists, optical retail chains• No outsourced provider network• Benefits are the same at all providers (no restrictions)• Flexibility to go to one provider for exam, another for materials
Network Access based on census data:
77.1% of employees have desired access:
2 providers within 5 miles94.5% of employees have desired access:
2 providers within 15 miles
Urban, Suburban, and Rural Metrics98.9% of employees have desired access:
2 providers within 10 miles, 2 providers within 15, and 2 providers within 30 miles.
Network of Choice
• Large, diverse national network with unparalleled access– Ophthalmologists, optometrists, retail chains
• Flexibility and choice in provider access leads to lower member out-of-pocket costs
• Largest refractive surgery network
Health Starts with an Eye Exam
Education to Improve Daily Living:
Computer Vision Syndrome
UV Protection
ADD and ADHD Misdiagnoses
Alert for Eye Diseases:
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration
Alert for Systemic Diseases:
Cancer
Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Improve Visual Acuity;
Increase Productivity and
Well-being
Importance of a Routine Eye Exam
Unique plan features that lowers members’ out-of-pocket costs
1. Discount features & out-of-pocket maximums
2. Contact Lens Fitting benefit
3. Progressive lens coverage
4. Discounted online contacts
5. Network choice
Looking Beyond the Premium: Creating Cost Savings
Superior Customer Service
• Member-centric philosophy puts the needs of our members and customers first
• 98% customer retention rate
• Member satisfaction = 98% Good, Very Good, Excellent
• Enrollment meeting / Health Fair representation
• Dedicated Account Managers
• Online tools for members, groupsat SuperiorVision.com
• Extended Customer Service hours, including Saturdays
Anytime Access to Vision Care Information
• Information-rich portal for members & benefit managers
• View plan benefits & coverage
• Print out multiple ID cards
• Find network providers
• Download forms
• Nominate a provider
• Vision Care Learning Center