Computer Vision Care (CVC) Program

Qualifications for Program

Employees must meet the following qualifications to participate in the CVC program.

  • Permanent full-time or a permanent part-time employee of Contra Costa County;
  • Employee's job requires use of a Video Display Terminal for at least two hours per day as certified by the employee's supervisor; and
  • Employee must be a represented member of an eligible bargaining unit.

See Memorandums of Understanding (MOU). See Management Resolution (PDF).

CVC Benefits

Annual (every 12 months) benefits include the following: CVC vision exam

Single, bifocal or trifocal lenses

Select frames or materials covered under the plan allowance: Optional: you may select frames or materials above the plan allowance ($50); however, the employee is responsible for the price difference.

Other extra charges: blended lenses, oversized lenses, progressive multifocal lenses, edge, color and anti-reflective coatings, and solid and gradient plastic dyes.

Up to two total hours of County paid time for exam and to obtain glasses.

How to Apply

Service Provider

Benefits are provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP)

Contact Vision Service Plan (VSP) Telephone: 800-877-7195

Website: VSP Website

Members of vision service plans are entitled to receive annual notification of their vision service plans' grievance processes. As a result, the attached notice contains information regarding VSP's grievance system, including the methods by which VSP members can communicate their comments to VSP.

Please read the information on grievance processes (PDF).