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| Services | Student Health Fee at HUHS | Student Health Insurance Plan* |
|---|---|---|
| Routine vision exam | Not covered | One exam per plan year |
| Vision eyewear: lenses, frames, and contact lenses. Pediatric (until the end of the calendar month member turns age 19) | Not covered | In-network: 35% coinsurance Out-of-network: 55% coinsurance (after deductible is met) |
| Vision eyewear: lenses, frames, and contact lenses. Adult (19 years and older) | Not covered | Not covered |
| Non-routine vision exam | Covered in full | In-network: covered in full Out-of-network: 30% coinsurance (after deductible is met) |
| Lasik surgery | Not covered | Not covered |
Harvard University Health Services
Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) offers a range of vision care services, including eye examinations (refraction, dilation, and pressure-checking), prescriptions for eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and non-routine ophthalmology care.
All non-routine appointments require a referral from your HUHS primary care physician.
Finding a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Provider
- Visit the Blue Cross Blue Shield website
- Search for a provider by name, specialty, or location
- Select PPO/EPO from the network dropdown (for in-network benefits)
- When searching for a provider in Massachusetts, select “PPO Network with Hospital Choice Cost Sharing Feature” from the “My Health Plan” drop-down menu to ensure the lowest out-of-pocket costs if you are receiving inpatient care, outpatient day surgery, or outpatient diagnostic high-tech radiology (CT scans, MRI, PET scans, or nuclear cardiac imaging).
- You will have higher out-of-pocket costs if you choose to see an out-of-network provider. Contact HUSHP Member Services at (617) 495-2008 or Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts at (800) 257-8141 if you need assistance.
Limitations and exclusions apply, so it is important to familiarize yourself with the Student Health Insurance Plan benefits before seeking care.
