MetLife Launches Vision Product [Health & Beauty Close – Up]

MetLife announced its new MetLife Vision PPO product as a complement to its other workplace products.

In a release, the Company noted that the offering is available to employers in all 50 States with ten or more eligible employees, subject to regulatory approval in certain states.

"Adding a vision benefit designed from the latest research and industry innovations is a win-win for employers and their employees. Vision coverage can help employers leverage their benefits programs to manage healthcare costs and increase employee satisfaction to help attract and retain a productive workforce," said Michael Schwartz, vice president, MetLife Dental and Vision Products. "Vision benefits that offer employees real savings as well as choice and convenience for receiving services, can help them obtain the care they need now and prevent costlier issues later through early detection."

MetLife's vision plan offers:

_Flexibility for employers to select from a range of plan designs to best fit their needs-including choice of service frequency, exam copay, materials copay and frame/contact lens allowance.

_Convenience and choice for members - delivering a network of licensed eye care professionals including ophthalmologists, optometrists and opticians who work out of full-service private practices and retail chain locations. Additional savings apply when using an in-network provider.

_Standard features as well as employee decision support tools and wellness programs.

_Ease of administration with integrated, simplified implementation, billing and customer service, by adding a vision plan alongside another new or existing MetLife benefit plan.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company is a subsidiary of MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs.

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