Pupil & Slate
We work with most major vision and medical plans — and warmly welcome patients with no insurance at all.
Vision Plans
VSP · EyeMed
Plus more on the way — call to check yours
Medical Plans
Aetna · Cigna · Horizon BCBS · UHC
Plus more on the way — call to check yours
No Insurance
Self-Pay Welcome
Transparent fees upfront — same quality of care, no surprises
Vision Plans
Vision insurance is a separate benefit from your medical insurance — it typically helps cover routine eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses. We’re in-network with VSP and EyeMed today, with more plans being added.
VSP Vision Care
EyeMed Vision Care
Medical Plans
If you have a medical eye condition — like glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, or dry eye — that visit is often covered by your regular medical insurance, not vision insurance. We’re in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Horizon BCBS, and UnitedHealthcare, with more plans being added.
Aetna
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare
Out-of-Network
If you have a vision or medical plan we’re not in-network with, you may still be able to use your out-of-network benefits. Many PPO plans reimburse a meaningful portion of exam costs.
No Insurance
No insurance? No problem — truly.
Exam fees are transparent and available upfront. No surprise charges.
We offer the same quality of care regardless of how you pay.
Payment accepted: cash, check, all major credit/debit cards, HSA/FSA cards.
We do not offer financing plans.
“Good eye care should be accessible. We’ll always tell you the cost upfront and never push services you don’t need.”Dr. Praneetha Raveendran O.D.
Common Questions
Most vision plans include an annual frame and lens allowance on top of your exam coverage. The allowance amount varies by plan. We'll apply your benefits at checkout and tell you exactly what's covered.
Medical insurance (Aetna, Cigna, Horizon BCBS, etc.) typically covers exams for medical conditions like glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, or dry eye — but not routine refraction for glasses. Vision plans cover routine exams.
Yes, in some cases. If your visit involves both a routine exam and a medical condition, we can bill appropriately to both plans. We'll coordinate this for you.
Yes. HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Spending Account) cards are accepted for exams, prescription lenses, and frames. Contact lenses and most lens treatments are also FSA/HSA eligible.
Reach out and we'll check. We may add more plans before opening, and out-of-network benefits are always an option with a superbill we provide.
Questions?
Not sure whether your plan is accepted, or what your benefits cover? Send us a message and we’ll sort it out together.
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