1. Aetna Vision Preferred Snapshot
Network
Networks in all 50 states1
More than 70,000 vision offices and retail locations1
Balanced network composition: 77% independent and 23% retail1
Access to most desired retailers2 including LensCrafters, Sears Optical, JC Penney Optical, Target Optical and Pearl Vision
On-site laboratories at many locations, most produce glasses same day
100% of network providers are NCQA, DPA & TPA certified
Walk-in appointment available as well as extended evening and weekend hours for both exams and dispensing of eyewear. Convenient locations at or near shopping malls
Product
Stand alone Vision product which can be purchased alone or to compliment other Aetna product offerings
Wide variety of plan design options which include copays and allowances for routine vision services such as: exams, frames, eyeglass lenses and contact lens
Out-of-network reimbursement for most services
Wide variety of designer frames and lenses to choose from. No frame tower or confusing formularies.
Choice of offering as voluntary or any contribution level
Large discounts after plan allowances have been exhausted. Members receive 20% off any balance over the frame allowance and 15% off any balance over the conventional contact lens allowance. Members also save up to 40% off a second pair of eyeglasses or prescription sunglasses. The best discount in the industry on 2nd pairs. Even discounts on non-covered items such as cleaning clothes and contact lens solution, Lasik surgery and replacement contact lens.
Customer Service
Award winning Customer Service "Certified Center of Excellence" from Benchmark Portal five years in a row, and in 2014 ranked in the top 10 of the top 100 call centers. 
Staffed with live-agents seven days a week, 362 days a year, combined with our Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system and self-serving member website, both available nearly 24 hours a day, we provide on-demand service options that address questions during any time of day or night. 
Value
Single carrier with over 15 years vision experience, for all coverage needs with combined renewals
Simple administration: One Account Manager, One bill and One payment for multiple products
1EyeMed Vision Care January 2015