Jan. 11, 2024 — VSP Vision has announced it will offer AARP members exclusive individual vision and eyewear insurance plans.

According to the company, the retiree population grows by 1 million Americans each year, and AARP Vision Plans from VSP aims to improve access to vision care for older adults who lack access to traditional employer-provided plans or are in need of additional coverage.

“Vision issues such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration are a common part of the aging process and early detection is key to preserving sight as we age,” says VSP Vision Care president Kate Renwick-Espinosa. “In addition to preserving eye health and seeing clearly, an eye doctor can also detect signs of more than 270 health conditions through an eye exam.”

“Access to care is all the more important as we age, yet retirees are one of the largest population groups without employer-sponsored vision care coverage,” says AARP Services senior vice president of health products and services Greg Marion.

Effective as of Jan. 2, AARP Vision Plans from VSP offer monthly or annual payment plans starting at $15 per month, year-round enrollment with no waiting periods, additional coverage for progressive and anti-glare lens options, and access to more than 41,000 private practice doctors, 750 Visionworks locations, and online retail options from Eyeconic.