Vision Plans and Rates

All information presented on this page, including links to plan documents and descriptions, is specific to the plan year of July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.

Pitt's vision coverage is offered through two vision plan options through Davis Vision by MetLife, one of the nation's largest vision care providers.

Important Note: The name of the University’s vision insurance changed from Davis Vision, to Davis Vision by MetLife, effective 7/1/23. While the coverage itself did not change, the name of the insurance company changed. When seeking vision services through a provider, please ensure that you are providing the full name of “Davis Vision by MetLife” on any forms and/or to the provider’s office upon checking in for your appointment.

For more information please contact Davis Vision by MetLife online or call 1-888-777-7418.

Vision Plan and Descriptions

View the current plan year's rates for Faculty and Staff not in a Bargaining Unit

View the current plan year's rates for Bargaining Unit Faculty Members

Fashion Excellence Plan

This plan allows all participants to receive a comprehensive eye examination, one pair of eyeglass lenses and an allowance for frames OR a contact lenses evaluation and fitting, along with an allowance for contact lenses every 12 months from the last date of service.

Benefit Guide | Summary Plan Description | Certificate of Coverage (COC)

Designer Gold Plan

The Designer Gold Plan is a "buy-up" option from the base Fashion Excellence Plan. Designer Gold Plan participants enjoy a greater allowance toward the cost of frames or contact lenses, in addition to 100 percent coverage of eye examinations every 12 months from the last date of service.

Benefit Guide | Summary Plan Description | Certificate of Coverage (COC)

Visit Davis Vision online for additional resources.

Vision Benefit Providers

Benefits eligibility and listings of participating providers and services may be found on the Davis Vision by MetLife website.

To locate participating providers in the Davis Vision by MetLife network:

  1. Go to MetLife.com.

  2. Scroll to “How can we help you” and select “Find a vision provider.”

  3. Select “MetLife Vision - Davis”.

  4. Complete the demographics section (location, mile radius, etc.).

  5. Click “Search Now” to obtain a provider list based on your inputs in step 4.

Please Note: When creating an account with MetLife MyBenefits, please be sure to use your entire nine-digit Employee ID number including the three zeroes at the beginning (e.g. 000123456).

To contact Davis Vision by MetLife with questions, please call 1-888-777-7418.

Notices for California residents: (1) Policyholder notice; (2) Confidential Medical Information Request

Please visit the Glossary of Terms page for commonly used medical terms and definitions.