Vision Insurance

If you’re enrolled in the Tufts Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), you have access to two types of vision benefits: 

1. Medical vision coverage through UHCSR (for medical conditions)
2. Routine vision care through EyeMed (for exams, glasses, and contacts)  

Medical Vision Needs (UHCSR Plan) 

The UHCSR medical plan covers vision care for certain medical conditions, including: 

• Eye injuries or diseases
• Pediatric vision services (for students under age 19)
• Contact lenses to treat keratoconus 

Not Covered by UHCSR 

The following are not covered under the medical plan: 

• Routine eye exams
• Eyeglasses and non-medical contact lenses
• Eye refractions
• Vision correction surgeries (e.g., LASIK)
• Fittings or prescriptions for corrective lenses  

Routine Vision Coverage (EyeMed Plan) 

If you’re enrolled in SHIP, you’re automatically enrolled in EyeMed, which provides coverage for routine vision care: 

• Routine eye exams
• Glasses and contact lenses
• Discounts on frames and lenses
• Fittings and prescriptions for corrective lenses 

How to Use Your EyeMed Plan 

• Your EyeMed Member ID is your Tufts student ID number.
• You’ll receive a separate EyeMed ID card by mail.
• Visit EyeMed’s website to:
• Create your account
• View your benefits
• Find in-network providers 

For full details, review the EyeMed Summary of Benefits.