Laser Vision Correction

HIP Health Plan of New York now offers eligible members access to laser vision correction procedures (such as LASIK) at reduced rates through our association with Davis Vision (www.davisvision.com). Davis Vision has one of the largest laser vision correction networks in the New York Metropolitan area. Although laser vision correction procedures are not eligible benefits, and therefore not reimbursable by HIP, members interested in these procedures may receive discounted rates by virtue of their HIP membership.

Laser vision correction is an FDA-approved procedure that has been used by ophthalmologists in the treatment of nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. Laser vision correction has been performed around the world since the late 1980s. It is estimated that over 5 million people have undergone laser vision correction procedures (www.davisvision.com).

Although we encourage you to keep your primary care physician (PCP) informed of any course of treatment you receive, you do not need a referral from your HIP participating PCP to receive this service. Simply, visit the Davis Vision website at www.davisvision.com, or call 1-800-743-1170 to obtain your confirmation number for laser discounts. You will need this confirmation number when accessing services, and you will be responsible for paying the provider directly for these services. In addition, most providers offer a variety of financing options designed to make laser vision correction affordable. Please ask about these options when you make your appointment.

You can learn more about laser vision correction, review the discount schedule, locate a provider near you, and verify that you are eligible for these discounts by visiting Davis Vision on line at www.davisvision.com, or by calling 1-800-743-1170. You can also call the HIP Customer Service Department at 1-800-HIPTALK.

Important Notes:

This program does not apply to your coverage if you are a Child Health Plus member, Healthy New York member, HIP VIP or HIP Medicare Cost member, Medicaid member, direct payment subscriber to HIP, or a member covered through the NYS Department of Civil Service. This program is available only to commercial group members of HIP Health Plan of New York.

This program provides HIP members with discounts on laser vision correction procedures. Laser vision correction is not a covered benefit, and HIP makes no representation or guarantees regarding the efficacy or appropriateness of the services made available. Use of these services is strictly the member's decision, and HIP is not responsible for any acts or omissions by the provider.