Introducing EyeMed
Monday, October 6, 2025
The Maine Municipal Employees Health Trust is pleased to announce that we will be moving the vision plan benefits from VSP to EyeMed, effective January 1, 2026.
Under EyeMed, benefits allowances will be enhanced, and premiums will be lower. There are also additional benefits such as extra eye exams for children and covered retinal imaging in conjunction with your eye exam. Most importantly, they offer a robust network of providers.
EyeMed works with several other very large state-wide groups and has a commitment to maintaining a strong network throughout Maine, and beyond. Their network is large and includes popular retail chains which are not currently in network with VSP.
Some providers who participate with VSP will not be in EyeMed’s network. However, remember that you may still see your current eye doctor, as long as they are in Anthem’s network and you are covered under the medical plan. You may take your prescription to a different covered EyeMed provider if you wish to utilize your in-network Vision Plan benefits to purchase corrective eyewear.
Benefits “reset” for all members on January 1, 2026. That means if you used your frame allowance (which is usually available every other year) with VSP in 2025, you will have another frame allowance available in 2026 under EyeMed.
More information on EyeMed and the new benefits will be mailed to all participating members in early January 2026. You will also receive an ID card directly from EyeMed.
For more information and 2026 premiums, please check out the flyer below. If you have questions, please call Member Services at 1-800-852-8300.
EyeMed 2026 Benefits Summary