This program is administered
by the Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board (MRMIB).

Frequently Asked Questions about Dental and Vision Plans

The information on this chart was provided by each plan.	EyeMed Vision Care	SafeGuard Vision	Vision Service Plan
What is the maximum length of time between requesting an appointment and being seen for a routine annual vision exam? (in weeks)	2 Weeks	4 Weeks	4 Weeks
Can members see a medical doctor (Ophthalmologist) for annual eye examinations?	Yes	Yes	Yes
Total number of HFP members *	95,886	129,523	637,886
Does the plan require its members to use Binding Arbitration to resolve disputes? **	No	No	Yes
If yes, does the Binding Arbitration include Medical Malpractice?	No	No	No

* This number represents the insurance plan's membership as of January 1, 2011.
** To get additional information about each insurance plan's dispute resolution provisions, call the plan or refer to the plan's Disclosure Form and Evidence of Coverage booklet, which is available upon request from each health plan.

NOTE: These summaries are for information only. This is not a contract. For a detailed and precise statement of benefits and exclusions, please refer to you Evidence of Coverage/Certificate of Insurance.