Vision Coverage
OSU offers vision insurance through Vision Service Plan (VSP). Benefits-eligible employees may elect coverage in the plans for themselves and their eligible dependents. Employees pay the full cost of vision insurance.
There are two plans from which to choose:
- Basic and Buy-Up
- Buy-Up plan has higher allowances and choice between:
- Additional $70 frame allowance, or
- Additional $50 contact lens allowance, or
- Covered in-full anti-reflective coating, or
- Covered in-full progressives
- Buy-Up plan has higher allowances and choice between:
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- Review your coverage
- View ID Card information
Rates
| 2026 and 2027 Monthly Premiums | BASIC | BUY-UP |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Only | $7.74 | $15.94 |
| Employee + Spouse | $15.50 | $31.92 |
| Employee + Child(ren) | $16.58 | $34.16 |
| Family | $26.52 | $54.58 |
| 2026 and 2027 Biweekly Premiums (per pay period) | BASIC | BUY-UP |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Only | $3.87 | $7.97 |
| Employee + Spouse | $7.75 | $15.96 |
| Employee + Child(ren) | $8.29 | $17.08 |
| Family | $13.26 | $27.29 |