Vision Care—The Agreement between the Union and Management says employees that use a VDT in the course of their official duties can be reimbursed for 100% of the eye examination by an licensed optical practitioner in an amount not to exceed $50.00.

The same employee can be reimbursed up to $175.00 buy the Agency if a licensed optical certifies on the Agency forms that the employee needs the corrective lenses for VDT use. The Agency will reimburse you for eyeglasses or contacts including disposable lenses.

All employees that use the VDT are entitled to a reasonable amount of excused absence to obtain eyeglasses/contacts (including disposable lenses) examinations and fittings. Normally this will not exceed 2 hours total time for all matters.

Don’t forget before you visit your licensed optical practitioner get the supervisor’s certification on the form to take with you. Don’t forget to request your excused absence.