The University of St. Thomas

Vision Insurance

Your vision is important to your health.  Whether your vision is 20/20 or less than perfect, everyone needs to receive regular vision care.  Vision Care benefits are being offered to you as part of a commitment to overall health.  There are three different plans available:

  • Plan A - $10 Exam copay and $25 Materials copay - Plan A Benefit Summary (PDF)
  • Plan B - $10 Exam copay and $10 Materials copay - Plan B Benefit Summary (PDF)
  • Plan C - $10 Exam copay and $25 Materials copay - Plan C Benefit Summary (PDF)
         -  contact lens allowance = $150
         -  tints, UV, poloycarbonate lens and basic progressives are covered in full

Before requesting a change to your current election during a plan year, check with a benefits team member to see if you are eligible for a change at this time.

Locate a provider for a Member:

  • http://www.spectera.com
  • Mouse over Members & Future Members, click "Locate a provider"
  • Click the Current Member button
  • Enter zip code,  UST ID number and your date of birth
  • Submit

Locate a provider for a Future Member:

  • http://www.spectera.com
  • Mouse over Members & Future Members, click "Locate a provider"
  • Click the Future Member button
  • Enter zip code
  • Submit

Spectera does not issue enrollment cards.  The vision group number is F6XI.  The provider will look up your coverage and/or your family member’s coverage using your UST ID number.  

If using an out-of-network provider, you will need to submit the Out-of-Network Claim Form with a copy of your paid, itemized receipt.