Sacramento, CA – September 21, 2006 – VSP (Vision Service Plan), the nation's largest eyecare benefits provider, announced today the launch of www.chooseVSP.com, a Web site designed exclusively for federal government employees and retirees seeking information on their new eyecare benefits options. Many beneficiaries will be new to the eyecare coverage selection process, as November 2006 marks the first time that federal workers and retirees can enroll in comprehensive vision coverage.

"The nation's eight million federal employees and retirees are a diverse group and each has unique preferences and needs," said Rob Lynch, president and CEO of VSP. "The chooseVSP.com Web site is designed to assist each individual in finding a vision care option that best fits their needs. The Web site is just one example of how VSP provides personalized, quality service."

The Web site includes interactive features such as a search engine for users to find the nearest VSP doctor to them, personalized answers to specific questions about eyecare, access to an eyecare education e-newsletter and plan coverage details. The Web site's Eye on Health Online e-newsletter provides timely information on eye health topics to help federal employees and retirees keep their vision healthy.

In addition to the personalization tools found on the chooseVSP.com Web site, federal workers and retirees who enroll in the eyecare plan will have access to VSP's nationwide network of doctors. This network provides unsurpassed choice of location, hours of operation and high quality care. VSP's proprietary electronic communications system seamlessly links all VSP network doctors and ensures unparalleled efficiency in claims processing.

About VSP
VSP provides eyecare benefit plans that range from comprehensive eye examinations and materials to complete medical and surgical eyecare. With more than 45 million members nationwide, one in seven people in the United States relies on VSP for eyecare health coverage. VSP's Sight for Students program has helped more than 340,000 low-income/uninsured children receive free eyecare services since its inception in 1997. VSP, a company with over $2.2 billion in annual gross revenue, has been recognized by Fortune Magazine for the seventh consecutive year as one of best places to work in America. For more information, visit us online at www.vsp.com.

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