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:
- Find a provider near you
- Review your coverage
- View ID Card information
- Benefit Enrollment Guide
An overview of current OSU Benefits.
2025
2026
Benefit Enrollment Guide Coming Soon
- Eligibility
Be sure to review the information regarding eligibility to determine who can be covered on your plan(s).
- Vision Rates
2025 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 2025/2026 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