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Top Line: Within EyeMed’s network of eye care professionals, both independent and retail, many offer evening and weekend hours. Independent studies have shown that many consumers prefer to utilize their vision benefits on evening and weekends, EyeMed said, pointing out that the enhanced mobile website, provides EyeMed’s patient members access to vision care benefit information self-service tools that are available anytime and anywhere using their mobile device. Members can access the site by visiting www.eyemedvisioncare.com using their iPhone, Android, Blackberry or similar mobile device, whether at work, at home or on the road.
Close Up: The EyeMed mobile site gives members the ability to view benefits, including vision exam copays, eyewear allowances, eligibility, the last date of service, and the next date they can use their exam and glasses or contact lens benefits. It lets members locate providers near their current location, a street address or zip code with access to point-to-point directions via Google Maps mapping service. Members can view their identification card and can use the mobile site to access “Help” tools such as frequently asked questions and contact information for further assistance.
Vital Stats: Mason, Ohio-based EyeMed Vision Care is one of the nation’s leading vision benefits organizations with more than 32 million funded members through 8,600 employers and healthcare companies across the United States. In addition, EyeMed supports vision discount programs for some of the nation’s largest membership and managed care organizations, reaching more than 100 million additional members.
www.eyemedvisioncare.com
