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Compare Blue 20/20 for Individuals℠ vision plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to find out which is best for you, your spouse and your family.

Vision plan affordability

Blue 20/20 Exam Plan

Our most affordable vision coverage. Routine vision care for $7.13 per member, per month.1

Blue 20/20 Exam Plus Plan

Our most complete vision coverage. Comprehensive vision coverage for just $16.36 per member, per month.1

Routine vision exams 

Blue 20/20 Exam Plan

$0 copay in-network    

$39 copay out-of-network   

Blue 20/20 Exam Plus Plan

$0 copay in-network 

$39 copay out-of-network

Eyeglass frames 

Blue 20/20 Exam Plan

No allowance for frames  

35% discount on complete set of glasses in-network

Blue 20/20 Exam Plus Plan

$150 allowance in-network

$75 allowance out-of-network

Plus discounts honored at in-network providers

Eyeglass lenses

Blue 20/20 Exam Plan

No lens benefit  

35% discount in-network on complete set of glasses. Includes progressive lenses.

Blue 20/20 Exam Plus Plan

$25 copay in-network on standard plastic lenses  

$25 copay in-network plus $65 on progressive lenses2

Member costs on premium progressive lenses are dependent on tiers3

Plus discounts honored at in-network providers

Contact lenses 

Blue 20/20 Exam Plan

15% off retail on conventional contact lenses in-network

No discount on disposable lenses

Blue 20/20 Exam Plus Plan

$150 contact lens allowance in-network

$120 contact lens allowance out-of-network2

Non-prescription glasses and sunglasses

Blue 20/20 Exam Plan

20% discount in-network

Blue 20/20 Exam Plus Plan

20% discount in-network2

LASIK or PYK coverage

Blue 20/20 Exam Plan

15% off retail or 5% off promotional price in-network

Blue 20/20 Exam Plus Plan

15% off retail or 5% off promotional price in-network

Retinal imaging

Blue 20/20 Exam Plan

Discounted up to $39 in-network

Blue 20/20 Exam Plus Plan

Discounted up to $39 in-network

See more vision plan details

Learn more about your Blue Cross NC coverage options in our Vision Plan brochure, including plan information, pricing, steps to enroll and more.

Disclosures:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) provides free aids to service people with disabilities as well as free language services for people whose primary language is not English. Please contact 888-206-4697 (TTY: 711) for assistance.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) proporciona asistencia gratuita a las personas con discapacidades, así como servicios lingüísticos gratuitos para las personas cuyo idioma principal no es el inglés. Llame al 888-206-4697 (TTY: 711) para obtener ayuda.

  1. Rates may change.            

  2. Vision plans cover an allowance on either contact lenses or traditional glasses lenses. You must choose to use your benefit on one or the other. Your plan does not cover an allowance on both. 

  3. Premium progressive lens costs are based on tier. 

    • Tier 1: $25 copay, plus $85
    • Tier 2: $25 copay, plus $95
    • Tier 3: $25 copay, plus $110
    • Tier 4: $90 copay plus 80% of retail less than $120 allowance

Blue Cross NC does not recommend, endorse, warrant or guarantee any specific vendor, product or service available under or through third parties.

On behalf of Blue Cross NC, EyeMed Vision Care (EyeMed) assists in the network services of our Blue 20/20 product. EyeMed is an independent company that is solely responsible for the services it provides. EyeMed does not offer Blue Cross or Blue Shield products or services. 

All other trade names are the property of their respective owners.

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