Dear Local 237 Retiree,

We are pleased to inform you that General Vision Services (GVS) will now offer optical benefits to provide a quality vision benefit to all eligible members and dependents. The GVS plan covers a comprehensive eye examination, including cataract and glaucoma screenings.   The program offers eyewear (eyeglasses or contact lenses) with covered in full options.  The GVS frame collection will be offered at most in-network locations and you can receive a plan frame (up to a retail value of $200) at no additional cost.  A $200 allowance applies for most frames at the network location that are not on the collection (specialty frames excluded).        

Your choice of Single Vision, Bifocal or Trifocal lenses are included in the plan along with lens options such as Scratch Resistant and Ultra Violet (UV) coating.  In lieu of eyeglasses, you are eligible for a six month supply of disposable contact lenses (2 week or planned replacement).

Retirees outside the metro NY area (excludes Westchester, the 5 boroughs and Long Island) receive a $100 frame or $150 contact lens allowance (in lieu of eyeglasses) at in-network locations, basic co-payments apply.  You may also use the benefit while visiting NY to take advantage of the enhanced coverage.
     
GVS locations are logistically located in the malls and major shopping centers providing expanded hours of coverage, 7 days a week. The GVS expanded network of providers are available throughout the country.  

  • General Vision Services (GVS)
  • Cohen’s Fashion Optical
  • Sterling Optical
  • Lens Lab Express
  • Vision World
  • Exclusive Independent Store Locations
  • America’s Best (Outside NY)
  • My Eye Drs. (Outside NY)

To access your benefit, simply go to the GVS website at www.generalvision.com, enter your benefit number 6210, where you can view your optical plan, locate providers and determine when you are eligible for benefits.  Use the zip code locator to find a participating provider or you may call GVS at 800-VISION-1 to make an appointment or to have your questions answered.

  pdf Click here (342 KB) for your vision benefit summary.  If you have any questions with the benefit, please call GVS.

Sincerely,

Greg Floyd
Chairman