Keeping Vision Simple

Click here to access the Benefits Managers Portal.

To obtain new log in information, please contact our Client Relations Department.

Absolutely!  One of the many advantages of choosing CEC is that we are flexible and customizable. Contact us today for a custom quote for your company.

You can verify and update enrollment information by logging into our Benefits Managers Portal and clicking on the member’s page or by contacting our Enrollment Services Department.

You can pay the invoice by mail, phone (888-254-4290, Option 5) or electronic funds transfer (EFT). To set up or update your EFT information, contact our Accounting Department.

Yes.  To update your EFT information, please contact our Accounting Department.

CEC’s Accounting Department will be pleased to assist you with any questions you have related to billing.

Please contact our Client Relations Department and your account manager will contact you directly.

Simply visit our Find a Provider page. You can search by zip code, city and state, doctor’s name and practice name.

Please let your account manager know what doctor(s) you would like to have added to our provider network, and we will try to recruit them.

CEC requires that all new groups have at least 10 eligible employees to receive a proposal. There is not a minimum participation requirement for total number of lives enrolled or for existing groups.

CEC’s vision plan operates on a plan year.

Yes, new employees are permitted to enroll mid-cycle.  However, some employers do mandate a waiting period before a new employee becomes eligible for benefits.  Note that existing employees can enroll and/or make changes only during your company’s open enrollment period (unless a qualifying event occurs).

Most groups and providers in the CEC network allow vision plan members to use their eyewear allowance to purchase non-prescription eyewear. The CEC allowance acts as a credit, allowing members to purchase any items they wish, including non-prescription eyewear. Still, members should check with their provider before using their eyewear allowance to obtain non-prescription eyewear. 
 

There are three options for enrolling members in the CEC benefit:

1. Online.  You can add, remove or update member information by logging into your Benefits Managers Portal and clicking on the “Data Management Member” link.  

2. Paper Forms.  These forms should be submitted by:

   • a. Emailing them to ect@cecvision.com

   • b. Faxing them to 704-413-7099 – Attention: Enrollments

   • c. Mailing them to CEC, Attention: Enrollments, 2359 Perimeter Pointe Parkway, Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28208  

3. Electronic Files.  CEC can accept enrollment files in Excel or the HIPAA 834 file format.  For more information about implementing an electronic enrollment file, contact files@cecvision.com.

Yes.  CEC has a Portability Plan Option that allows any employee who terminates employment the option of retaining their vision benefit.  The employee has 60 days from the date of termination to enroll in this plan.  Payments are handled through credit card or bank draft.  With respect to continuation of vision coverage, the employer retains no administrative or financial responsibilities whatsoever.

Yes.  Please contact your account manager to discuss the enrollment process and how we can help.

No, coordination of benefits is not permitted, either with respect to other vision plans or with respect to vision benefits under health insurance plans.