Cannon EyeCare in Seattle Accepts Lifewise Assurance student insurance
Cannon EyeCare: Your Lifewise Assurance In-Network Optometrist in Settle, WA
Cannon EyeCare accepts Lifewise Assurance student insurance at both our Settle locations: University District (U-Village) near the UW campus and downtown (Pike Place Market). As Lifewise “Preferred Providers,” we secure optimal coverage and savings for your eye care. Discover your specific benefits below.
Understanding Your Lifewise Plan:
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Lifewise Assurance Card: Includes routine eye exam and contact lens fit coverage.
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Lifewise Independent Card: Covers only medical eye issues (e.g., injuries, infections), not routine exams or contact lens fittings.
Out-of-pocket options remain available:
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Comprehensive Eye Exam (2025): $225
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Contact Lens Fitting (Typical): +$110-$130
Cannon EyeCare is committed to providing Settle’s most thorough eye exams. Our patient reviews highlight this dedication.
Lifewise Assurance Plan Types: ISHIP vs. GAIP
Cannon EyeCare’s University District (U-Village) location, conveniently near the UW campus, is in-network with both Lifewise plans:
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ISHIP (International Student Health Insurance Plan): For most UW international students.
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GAIP (Graduate Assistant Insurance Plan): For UW graduate assistants.
Coverage and hardware benefits (glasses/contacts) differ significantly between ISHIP and GAIP. We expertly navigate both daily.
ISHIP Vision Benefits (Simpler Coverage)
Active ISHIP plans typically cover:
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One routine eye exam per school year.
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One contact lens fitting per school year.
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A $300 annual hardware benefit for glasses or contacts.
For glasses wearers, using your ISHIP benefit at our Settle clinic is straightforward.
ISHIP & Contact Lenses:
While ISHIP covers the exam and fitting, contact lens fees impact your hardware benefit. Here’s how it works at our Settle offices:
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No payment is due upfront for the exam or standard fitting.
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Lifewise pays us the fitting fee (e.g., ~$110).
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This fee is deducted from your $300 hardware benefit.
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The remaining hardware funds (e.g., $190) apply to glasses or contacts.
You still get both services covered, just plan your hardware purchase accordingly.
GAIP Vision Benefits (More Complex)
GAIP offers essential vision coverage, though with more complexity than ISHIP:
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Eye Exam: $0 due upfront. However, Lifewise pays only part of our fee. Patients receive a bill for the balance:
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New Patients: ~$115
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Established Patients (seen within 3 years): ~$86
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Hardware Benefit: Provides approximately $105 towards glasses.
GAIP & Contact Lenses:
Similar to exams, contact lens fittings involve no upfront payment. After Lifewise pays its portion, you will receive a bill for the remaining fitting fee balance. This is in addition to the exam balance mentioned previously.
When Do Lifewise Vision Benefits Reset in Settle?
Your Lifewise student vision benefits reset annually at the start of the UW Fall semester. Key points:
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The exact reset date may vary slightly from year to year.
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Unused eye exams or hardware benefits expire when the new school year begins.
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Expired benefits from the previous year cannot be reclaimed.
Plan your Settle eye care appointment before the semester ends to maximize your coverage!
