Vision
Wake Forest offers a voluntary vision plan that provides coverage for lenses, frames, and contact lenses through Superior Vision by MetLife.
Eye exam coverage is available through the medical plan.
*If you are enrolled in both the Superior Vision and Aetna Medical plan, it is recommended that you verify your provider is in-network with both plans prior to your appointment either by visiting their website or calling:
- Superior Vision (800-507-3800)
- Aetna (855-586-6961)
Lenses
Standard Lenses:
Covered in full (single vision, bifocals, trifocals) after $15 copay
Contacts:
$150 retail allowance – Contact lenses are in lieu of eyeglass lenses and frames benefit
Medically Necessary Contact lenses – Covered in full (in-network) — $210 if out of network
*Lens and frame allowances are tied to a rolling calendar year based on the last date of service (i.e. not on a calendar year).
Frames
Every 24 months:
Covered up to $175 retail allowance (every 24 months) in-network
Hearing Health Discount Program
Visit Superiorvision.yourhearing.com or call (888) 494-1272 for more information on hearing aid discounts.
Enrolling or Making Changes
New Hires
- Enrollment is completed in Workday during the onboarding process.
- You will receive an ID card from Superior Vision.
Throughout the Year
- Log into Workday to elect coverage throughout the year following a qualifying event.
- If you need a replacement ID card, call Superior Vision at (800) 507-3800
2025 Benefits Guidebook
The 2025 Benefits Guidebook for Faculty and Staff outlines benefits specific to the Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2025, plan year. The information included in the guidebook is intended as a benefit summary only.
Wake Forest University Human Resources
P.O. Box 7424, Winston-Salem, NC 27109
askHR@wfu.edu | P 336.758.4700 | F 336.758.6127