Hi,
There has been a slight change in the vision benefits. As you'll all
remember, we have access to a vision discount plan that is offered
because we are Metlife members. That discount plan was called Cole
Vision. Cole Vision has been acquired by EyeMed. The number that we
are supposed to use did change, but the old number will work too.

I strongly encourage anyone using this benefit to call one of the
providers on the list before you make a commitment to get frames. Print
out the discount information from the website when you visit one of
them. There has been some difficulties with a few providers, one of
them being Eyecare Specialities, right here in Amherst on University
Drive. Metlife is looking into the provider list based on what I've
communicated to them and changes will be reflected on the provider list
as they gather information.

And for those of you looking for frames, our own UHS is on that list and
my impression is that there are many choices for frames. I called them
and they do, indeed, take the discount plan. So, if you have a
prescription call Optical Services at 7-5007. Her name is Donna and she
is alone over there, so she asks that you make an appointment (no
walk-ins). And please identify yourself as a member of USA. If you
don't have a prescription there she mentioned two doctors that are on
staff.

Directions, once again, to get information:

1. Log onto the website: www.metlife.com/mybenefits
2. In the box that asks for company name, type in "Board of Higher
Education Massachusetts Teachers Association".
3. To see the plan choose either "Vision One Eyecare Program" or
"Vision Care" (both go to the same place).
4. You will see a screen that tells you that you are leaving the
Metlife site - that's fine - click "proceed."
5. This is the new screen that tells you the site has moved - click on
the blue link that should say "eyemedvisioncare.com/Metlife"
6. At this screen you'll find everything you may need. Along the top
you'll see links for "discounts", "ID card" and "Find a Provider".
7. If you can't print the provider pages that come up when you type in
your zip code, try cutting and pasting into Word or another word
processor. It worked fine for me.

Last updated on March 7, 2009 by Leslie Marsland