Grant MacEwan University Student Eye Care and Eyeglass Benefits 2022-23
27-11-2022
If you are a current Grant MacEwan University student and have elected not to opt-out, you have a Health and Dental Plan.
Your plan contributes $60 to the cost of an eye examinations by an ophthalmologist or optometrist once every 24 months.
Your Grant MacEwan student plan also includes vision coverage towards the purchase of eyeglasses and/or contact lenses every 24 months. The amount varies by plan:
- Balanced Plan: $100
- Flexible Plan: $150
For more information on your Grant MacEwan University Student Health & Dental Plan, please visit the myBenefits website.
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