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FAQ - Vision Care Plan
- Who is eligible to receive reimbursement?
- Legal spouse or same sex civil union or domestic partner
- Regularly appointed full-time faculty and staff employees
- Unmarried dependent children until the end of the year in which they attain age 23
- When can new employees use the program?
Academic year
10-month employees with September 1 hire date are eligible September 1st
Calendar year
12-month employees are eligible after 2 months of continuous employment (i.e. August 15 hire date = October 15 effective date)
- What are the benefits?
$45 reimbursement for purchase of single vision eyeglass or contact lenses
$50 reimbursement for purchase of bifocal or trifocal lenses
- Is there a monthly premium?
No, there is no monthly premium.
- How often can an eligible employee be reimbursed?
Employees can receive reimbursement once every two year contract period. The current two year contract period is July 1, 2007, to June 30, 2009.
- How do I submit a claim?
Complete a Vision Care Plan Claim Form, attach original receipt(s) to claim form and forward to: University Human Resources, 57 US Highway 1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8554.
- How long does it take to receive reimbursement?
Please allow 3 – 4 weeks for processing.
- Where will my reimbursement checks be mailed?
Checks will be mailed to your campus mailing address.
- Is the reimbursement taxable income?
No, it is not considered taxable income.
- When does coverage terminate?
Academic year
10-month employees – coverage is suspended July and August and resumes September 1 if reappointed
Calendar year
12-month employees – coverage continues until the end of the month of the last day in pay status.
