See the value of vision coverage
California residents can get vision coverage with the largest vision network in California for as little as $7.90 per month. Apply online or call (888) 221-4767 (TTY: 711) today!
Choose from Blue Shield of California's vision insurance plans
This plan offers a $120 frame or contacts allowance, and $15 eye exams for $7.90 per month.
Offers the convenience of vision and dental coverage in a single package for $60.50 per month.1
California's largest vision insurance provider network
Find eye doctors and vision providers near you
Our vision network gives you access to more than 20,000 vision doctors at over 17,000 locations in California. It includes private-practice optometrists and ophthalmologists as well as popular stores like Costco, EYEXAM of California, LensCrafters, Sam's Club, Target, and Walmart. Find a vision doctor near you with our Find a Doctor tool.
Why you need vision insurance
Keeping an eye on your vision health is important. The quality of our sight can diminish over the years. Vision exams can help detect medical conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or even neurological problems. Blue Shield vision plans include coverage for an annual eye exam to properly assess your vision and detect eye-related problems before they become serious. If you need vision correction, Blue Shield vision plans cover a significant portion of the cost for glasses and contact lenses.
Apply for vision coverage
Call your broker or Blue Shield at (888) 221-4767 to talk to a licensed vision expert who can answer your questions and help you enroll.
Compare vision insurance benefits and rates:
| Ultimate Vison 15/25/120 | Specialty Duo dental + vision package | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rates starting at | $7.90 | $60.50 | |
| Benefit | Copays with participating providers:1 | ||
| Eye exam copay | $15 (every 12 months) | $0 (every 12 months) | |
| Materials copay (standard single vision, lined bifocal or lined trifocal with scratch coating lenses – applies to frames and contact lenses) | $25 (every 12 months) | $25 (every 24 months) | |
Allowances with participating providers: |
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| Frame allowance | $25 copay plus all charges above $120 (every 12 months) Choose between frames or contacts |
$25 copay plus all charges above $100 (every 24 months) Choose between frames or contacts |
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| Lens options and treatments | Polycarbonate lenses (for children) | $25 plus all charges above $100 | $25 plus all charges above $100 |
| Photochromic lenses | $25 plus all charges above $200 | $25 plus all charges above $200 | |
| Progressive lenses | $25 plus all charges above $140 | $25 plus all charges above $140 | |
| Anti-reflective lens coating | $25 plus all charges above $50 | $25 plus all charges above $50 | |
Contact lenses |
Elective | $25 plus all charges above $120 (every 12 months) Choose between frames or contacts |
$25 plus all charges above $120 (every 24 months) Choose between frames or contacts |
| Deductible | $0 | $0 | |
Frequently asked questions about vision insurance
How much does vision insurance cost in California?
Blue Shield offers three vision insurance plans, starting at $7.90. The price for each vision plan is the same for all ages in all areas of California, so you just need to choose the plan that best meets your vision coverage needs.
What vision services are covered with Blue Shield vision insurance?
All our vision plans cover an annual eye exam, glasses, frame options, and/or contact lenses.
When can I apply for a vision insurance plan?
You can apply for a Blue Shield vision insurance plan at any time of the year – with or without a Blue Shield health plan – at buyblueshieldca.com
* Underwritten by Blue Shield of California Life & Health Insurance Company.
1 Monthly rate is pending regulatory approval.
Page last updated: 10/01/2026