Colonial Life and Superior Vision to Offer Vision Coverage [Professional Services Close – Up]

Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company and Superior Vision announced a partnership to offer vision insurance.

In a release, the Company noted that this includes eye exams, eyeglass frame and lenses, contact lenses, a contact lens fitting exam and discounts on additional glasses and contacts.

Employer groups may choose a full benefits package or a plan that includes glasses and contacts without the exam.

Superior Vision has a provider network of more than 48,000 ophthalmologists, optometrists, opticians, and regional and national retail chain locations, including LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Wal- Mart Vision Centers, Target Optical, Sam's Club, America's Best and Visionworks.

Employees can sign up for the vision plan as part of their regular workplace benefits enrollment and can pay premiums through payroll deduction.

Amy Criswell, director of marketing programs for Colonial Life, said, "Vision coverage is an important employee benefit. Offering this coverage through the workplace allows employees to meet their needs, and those of their families, affordably and conveniently."

"Our partnership with Colonial Life is a natural fit for us and showcases the similarities in values and business practices between our two companies," said Rick Corbett, president and CEO of Superior Vision. "People want quality care coupled with convenient locations and service hours. Superior Vision has one of the country's largest and most diverse provider networks, and shares Colonial Life's focus on excellent customer service."

Other benefits include:

-Discounts on many lens upgrades and additional pairs of glasses and contacts

-Online ordering and home delivery of most major brands of contact lenses

-Information and help on Superior Vision's website

Colonial Life and Accident Insurance Company is a provider of disability, life, accident, cancer, critical illness and supplemental health insurance.

Superior Vision is a provider of managed vision care benefits.

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