Please note that medical premiums for 2025–2026 are pending approval by the HCDE Board of Trustees on July 16. All premiums listed are effective Sept. 1.
Vision
Proper vision care is essential to your overall well-being. Regular eye exams at any age will help prevent eye disease and keep your vision strong for years to come. HCDE provides you with a vision plan to take care of you and your family’s needs (Dependents up to age 26). You must enroll in the vision plan each plan year and premiums are typically paid through payroll deduction.
Highlights
HCDE's moves to MetLife's Superior Vision Plan for 2025–2026. The change will result in a $1-$2 increase in premiums for employee-only or employee-and-family plans.
The Superior Vision plan includes:
Two allowances of $130 and an extra $25 at select providers, which can be mixed and matched for glasses or contacts
Up to 30% off Lasik pricing
Savings up to 40% off the national average prices for brand-name hearing aids
