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Benefits reviews
11-20 of 110 Reviews
5.0
Jun 9, 2025
Anonymous employee
Current
New York, New York State
good, no comparison points however
5.0
Jun 1, 2025
Anonymous Senior Software Engineer
Current
Irvine, California
Great vision insurance for employees
5.0
May 19, 2025
Anonymous employee
Current
Turkeytown, Alabama
there is no badt things about this benefit
3.0
May 13, 2025
Anonymous employee
Current
San Francisco, California
just another perk at google
5.0
Apr 27, 2025
Anonymous Gsoc Student
Former
Vienna, Virginia
top notch cool to have
5.0
Apr 5, 2025
Anonymous Solutions Architect
Former
San Francisco, California
This is a great place to work
3.0
Feb 27, 2025
Anonymous Software Engineer(Internship)
Former
Sunnyvale, California
vision insurance is ok. get glasses
5.0
Feb 20, 2025
Anonymous CyberSecurity Engineer
Current
Mountain View, California
Best Things About Vision Insurance at Google
Low-Cost or Free Coverage – Google’s vision insurance is mostly free for employees and covers eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses.
Comprehensive Eye Care – Employees get annual eye exams with little to no copay and discounts on corrective surgeries like LASIK.
Flexible Provider Options – Google partners with VSP (Vision Service Plan), allowing employees to visit a wide range of optometrists and eyewear retailers.
Generous Frame & Contact Allowance – Employees receive up to $200 annually for glasses or contact lenses, reducing personal expenses.
Covers Dependents & Family Members – Employees can extend vision benefits to spouses, domestic partners, and children at a low cost.
❌ Worst Things About Vision Insurance at Google
Limited LASIK Coverage – While discounts are available, Google’s plan does not fully cover LASIK or other elective vision correction surgeries.
Restrictions on Frame & Lens Providers – Some employees report limited options for designer eyewear and higher costs at non-preferred providers.
Annual Allowance Might Not Be Enough – If an employee needs multiple pairs of glasses or premium lenses, the $200 allowance may not fully cover expenses.
Dependent Coverage Costs Extra – While employee coverage is free, adding family members can increase payroll deductions.
VSP Network Limitations – Some regions may have fewer in-network optometrists, requiring employees to travel further for covered eye exams.
5.0
Feb 10, 2025
Anonymous Senior Program Manager
Current
San Jose, California
Excellent (VSP), top tier but benefits have become a little less generous over the last couple of years