First, you need to confirm your eligibility for benefits, then (if eligible) obtain services from a provider. You and your covered family members are entitled to an eye exam, and eyeglasses or contact lenses once every two years.
You can check your eligibility in one of three easy ways:
(1) Visit www.gvsuft.com;
(2) Check via the GVS app; or
(3) Call the UFT-dedicated concierge line at GVS at (212) 729-5395.
If you are eligible for the optical benefit, you can make an appointment or walk in to a participating vision store (for in-network coverage) or use a nonparticipating vision provider of your choice (for out-of-network coverage). Participating providers can be found on the GVS website.