Group Vision Service (GVS) is a privately held company operating as a Managing General Underwriter. GVS has developed partner relationships that bring expertise and best-in-class services to our clients. Our approach results in high quality – low-cost products that are flexible and easy to administer.
GVS manages a range of vision care and hearing programs based on low uniform pricing and access to two national vision provider networks designed to serve local and multi-state employer groups and Taft Hartley Funds. GVS oversees the product designs, group implementation process, pricing, risk, performance agreements and account management to bring our customers benefits and administration they determine best meets their business needs.
GVS has a business agreement with EyeMed Vision Care LLC as well as their subsidiary company First American Administrators (FAA). This relationship is a powerful asset bringing GVS clients access to national vision networks, providing reliable accurate claims administration and best-in-class customer service.
EyeMed Vision Care manages the GVS Select and Insight Networks which offers a diverse network of vision care providers by incorporating independent optometrists, ophthalmologists as well as leading national and regional retail optical outlets. The network is enhanced by including national retailers such as LensCrafters, most Pearle Vision locations, and Target Optical.
Additionally, we have partnered with Fidelity Security Life Insurance Company (FSL) and Forrest T. Jones (FTJ). FSL is domiciled in Missouri and was founded out of responsiveness to the need for customized insurance products for niche markets. Over fifty years later they remain flexible and responsive in providing products that match agent, policyholder, and client needs. Since 1953, FTJ, provides third party administration in support of FSL and GVS products.
Mission, Vision, and Value
GVS promotes ocular wellness by offering a vision benefit solution that provides comprehensive vision plan designs, convenience of a national network with retail providers which enhances value to groups and members. Through streamlined administrative processes and an integrated network that is comprised of optometrists, ophthalmologists, opticians, and the nation’s largest retailers, we have a program that provides comprehensive eye care and quality eyewear at a great value and convenience for our groups and members.
Vision Wellness
You may think you need an eye exam only when it is time to update your eyewear prescription. But the truth is, eye exams are about a lot more than seeing whether you need a new pair of glasses or contacts. Comprehensive eye exams play an important role in your overall wellness.
Convenience
Members have the choice of using national “network” retail providers allowing them to obtain services and eyewear in many mall locations during weekends and evenings. Lens Crafters can even make many prescriptions the same day. A win, win for both members and groups by reducing lost time from work.
Plan Sponsor Value
GVS is focused on bringing members and groups consistent benefits, lower costs, higher value plans with streamlined administration – that are easy to understand and use. Our communications strategy promotes vision wellness and access to care. Through pre- and post-enrollment materials, ongoing wellness initiatives and web content, we will support all facets of enrollment and ongoing participation.
Our no-cost materials include:
Benefit Summary
The Benefit Summary describes benefits, vision wellness, open enrollment, phone, and Web-support tools. This piece is typically distributed at open enrollment meetings or assembled in other enrollment packages by clients.
Welcome Packet
Welcome Packet includes a member brochure and two ID cards. Each packet outlines copays, allowances and in network discounts, plus offers a customized listing of nearby providers based on where employees live and provides customer care information.
EyeSiteOnWellness
For quick and easy access to materials, this website is a tool for clients to use as a one-stop resource for employee communications. This online portal provides a reference library, videos and downloadable educational materials that can easily be distributed to members via email, company newsletters or collateral.
Member Value
Members will understand the retail value of their plan coverage which they can apply to their choice of eye wear. Many lens options are cost controlled so members can budget for their optical purchases. GVS provides a straightforward process for members to obtain in-network services through both independent providers and our extensive network of retail providers. For in-network visits, members are simply responsible for designated plan co-pays and any other incurred charges after plan allowances and discounts – the provider takes care of the rest.
Plan sponsors gain from lower benefit costs and costs that are consistent for their members across the country regardless of the provider members select.