Student and Graduate Assistant (GA) Vision
Michigan State University offers students comprehensive vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). This plan is offered to students, Graduate Assistants, and their eligible dependents.
VSP Customer Service: 800-400-4569
Website for Enrollment: msustudents.vspforme.com
Enrollment and Eligibility
- International Students
- Medical Students
- Veterinary Students
- MSU College of Law Students (who are actively attending classes on campus)
- Undergraduate and Graduate Students (who are in a degree program or completing certification)
- Fellowship Students
- Lifelong Education Students (taking one or more credits)
- English Language Program Students
- Graduate Assistants with 1/4, 1/2, or 3/4 appointments (eligible for tuition waiver)
- Eligible Dependents including:
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- Spouse/Other Eligible Individual (OEI)
- Children
- Step-Children
Note: Dependent coverage ends at the end of the calendar year the dependent turns age 23.
You and your eligible dependents may enroll in voluntary vision coverage through VSP® Vision Care at any time of the year.
Coverage Effective:
Coverage is effective the first of the month following the month you enroll.
For example, anyone who is enrolling between January 1-31, coverage would be effective February 1.
If you have questions regarding student vision insurance, please contact MSU Human Resources by phone at 517-353-4434, toll-free at 800-353-4434, or email SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu.
Vision coverage will automatically renew each year. If a student has not utilized their benefits, they may cancel effective the first of the next month, or at their upcoming renewal if the request is made near that time. If benefits have been used and the request is outside of the renewal window, cancellation must wait until the next renewal period. To cancel your coverage, please contact VSP at 800-400-4569.
Both the Aetna Student Health and Aetna GA Health plans are compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which requires health plans to cover pediatric dental and vision.