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How do I sign up for the Sight for Students program? |
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All VSP network doctors are part of the Sight for Students program. You do not need to register or sign up to see these patients. |
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How do I know if a child has Sight for Students coverage? |
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The child will present with a Sight for Students gift certificate. |
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Do I need to verify family income, U.S. citizenship, or other criteria? |
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No. The partner organization will determine if the child meets the eligibility requirements. |
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How can I confirm the child has not used this program within the last 12 months? |
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Check eligibility through eClaim. If the child has used the Sight for Students benefit within the last 12 months, an error message will display. |
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If the child has a gift certificate and uses it for an exam only and later that year needs glasses, can they get another gift certificate? |
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Only one gift certificate can be issued per child in a 12-month period. |
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Can the patient split services? |
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Patients cannot split the services at another office. The VSP network doctor who provided the eye exam must be the same doctor dispensing the materials. |
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Is vision therapy covered? |
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Sight for Students patients may be eligible for vision therapy, which is subject to review and approval by VSP on a case-by-case basis. |
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| Refer to the eManuals on VSPOnline for detailed information about the program. |
