Thurston County facilities are now open to the public with restrictions, including maintaining physical distancing of at least six feet at all times and, per the Washington State Secretary of Health’s face covering order wearing a cloth face covering or mask. If you come to county facilities, please be prepared for potentially long wait times or lines due to distancing guidelines. We continue to encourage residents to access county services online, by phone, by email, or through the use of drop boxes located outside of county buildings.
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Vision Service Plan - Annual Eye Exam

​VSP Summary of Benefits

VSP Website

​Eye Examination​100% once every 12 months
​Diabetic Eyecare Plus​100% after $20 Copay
Vision Service Plan - Eye Hardware
​ ​Visit the 24/7 Retail Eyewear Solution for VSP Members: www.eyeconic.com
​Frames​Once every 24 months. 100% after $15 Copay. Frames covered up to $175 ($95 allowance at Costco).
​Lenses​Once every 12 months. Single vision, lined bifocal, lined trifocal lenses, UV ray protection, scratch-resistance coating, anti-reflective coating, and rimless mounting covered; Polycarbonate lenses for dependent children.
​Contact Lenses​Once every 12 months, 100% to a max of $155.
​Contact Lens exam​Paid in full after a copay of up to $60.
​Benefit Limitations​Members may choose between the benefit of glasses or contact lenses, but not both, during any benefit plan period.
Medical Insurance - Annual Eye Exam
​Contact your plan about cost for children's vision care.
​Kaiser Permanente WA Classic​$15
​Kaiser Permanente WA Value​$30
​Kaiser Permanente WA Sound Choice​20%
​Kaiser Permanente WA CDHP​10%
​Uniform Medical Plan Classic

​$0

You pay any amount over
$65 for contact Lens fitting fees.

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​UMP Plus - Puget Sound High Value Network
​UMP Plus - UW Medicine Accountable Care Network
​Uniform Medical CDHP
​Kaiser Permanente NW Classic​$25
Kaiser Permanente NW CDHP​$20
Medical Insurance - Eye Hardware
​Kaiser Permanente WA Classic

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You pay any amount over $150 every 24 months for frames, lenses, and contacts combined.

​Kaiser Permanente WA Value
​Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice
​Kaiser Permanente WA CDHP
​Uniform Medical Plan Classic

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You pay any amount over $150 every two calendar years for frames, lenses, and contacts combined.

​UMP Plus - Puget Sound High Value Network
​UMP Plus -UW Medicine Accountable Care Network
​Uniform Medical CDHP
​Kaiser Permanente NW Classic​You pay any amount over $150 every 24 moths for frames, lenses, and contacts combined.
​Kaiser Permanente NW CDHP
Hearing - Annual Exam
​Kaiser Permanente WA Classic

​Primary Care $15
Specialist $30

​Kaiser Permanente WA Value​$20
​Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice​20%
​Kaiser Permanente WA CDHP​10%
​Uniform Medical Plan Classic​$0
UMP Plus - Puget Sound High Value Network​$0
​UMP Plus -UW Medicine Accountable Care Network​$0
​Uniform Medical CDHP​15%
​​Kaiser Permanente NW Classic​$35
​​Kaiser Permanente NW CDHP​$30
Hearing Hardware

​ ​TruHearing Hearing Aid Discount Program

Offered in partnership with Vision Service Plan. TruHearing Customer Service (877) 396-7194 or www.truhearing.com

TruHearing Summary of Benefits

​Kaiser Permanente WA Classic

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​You pay any amount over $800 every 36 months for hearing aid and rental/repair combined.

​Kaiser Permanente WA Value
​Kaiser Permanente WA SoundChoice
​Kaiser Permanente WA CDHP
​Uniform Medical Plan Classic

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​​You pay any amount over $800 every three calendar years for hearing aid and rental/repair combined.
(CDHP is subject to deductible)

​UMP Plus - Puget Sound High Value Network
​UMP Plus -UW Medicine Accountable Care Network
​Uniform Medical CDHP
​Kaiser Permanente NW Classic​You pay any amount over $800 every 36 months for hearing aid and rental/repair combined.
​Kaiser Permanente NW CDHP​You pay any amount over $800 every 36 months after deductible has been met for hearing aid and rental/repair combined.