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Vision Insurance

The City of Newton is excited to offer vision insurance through Altus Vision, effective July 1, 2025.

Please note, your vision coverage with Altus is an independent plan and is in no way related to vision coverage included in your City of Newton BCBS health plan. Additionally, you are not required to have the City of Newton's BCBS to enroll in Altus.

The Altus Vision plan includes:

  • $175 allowance for a wide selection of frames or contact lenses once every 12 months
  • WellVision Exam every 12 months with just a $10 copay
  • Laser Vision Correction average savings of 15%–20%
  • VSP Essential Medical Eye Care Program for members with diabetes
  • Exclusive member extras, including discounts on hearing aids through TruHearing

Monthly Premiums:

  • Individual employee: $8.25
  • Employee + Spouse: $16.50
  • Employee + Child(ren): $17.33
  • Family (Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren): $23.93

Additionally, the VSP Vision Savings Pass will be available to all eligible active employees, even if they don’t enroll in plan coverage. This is not an insurance plan, but a discount program offering reduced fees on eligible services, such as eye exams, frames and lenses, when you visit a VSP network provider.

Contact Altus Vision at 877-223-0588. Call center hours:  M-F  8:00am – 5:00pm or email

Altus Vision Insurance