2026 Vision Insurance

Penn State partners with EyeMed for our employees' vision plan.

Features of the vision plan include:

  • No contribution changes or plan design changes
  • View your digital ID, coverage benefits, and claims details on the EyeMed app
  • Allowance for contact lenses and frames is $130
  • When searching online for in-network providers, select the INSIGHT network
  • 40% discount on additional glasses
  • 40% discount on hearing exams
  • Special offers; examples Glasses.com, LASIK, Pearle Vision check the EyeMed app or website for 2026 offers

2026 Faculty, Staff, and Postdoctoral Appointee Contributions

2026 Faculty, Staff, and Postdoctoral Appointee Contributions

Coverage Monthly
Individual $1.05
Employee + 1 or more $3.47

2026 Technical Service Bi-Weekly Contributions

2026 Technical Service Contributions

Coverage Bi-Weekly
Individual (BASIC) $0.48
Employee + 1 or more (BASIC) $1.60
Individual (PLUS) $0.97
Employee +1 or more (PLUS) $3.22

Technical Service Basic & Plus Plan Comparison