Sacramento CA, January 10, 2005 - VSP (Vision Service Plan) today announced that it has been ranked #10 on FORTUNE magazine's 2005 list of the '100 Best Companies to Work For'. This is the sixth consecutive year that the Sacramento-based company has been included in FORTUNE's prestigious list.

"We are honored to be recognized by FORTUNE magazine for the sixth consecutive year as one of best places to work in America," said Roger J. Valine, President and Chief Executive Officer, VSP. "Being acknowledged by FORTUNE magazine reflects VSP's strength and commitment to employees and reinforces that VSP is doing its best to provide our nearly 40 million members with the highest quality and valued vision care program available throughout the nation delivered by our fine network of over 21,000 participating providers."

VSP's previous FORTUNE magazine rankings on the list of '100 Best Companies to Work For' include #45 in 2000, #19 in 2001, #25 in 2002, #16 in 2003 and #17 in 2004. More information on FORTUNE's complete list is available at www.fortune.com.

About VSP
VSP provides eyecare benefit plans that range from comprehensive eye examinations and materials to complete medical and surgical eyecare. With more than 38 million members nationwide, one in eight people in the United States relies on VSP for eyecare health coverage. VSP's Sight for Students program has helped more than 250,000 low-income/uninsured children receive free eyecare services since its inception in 1997. VSP, a company with over $2 billion in annual gross revenue, has been recognized by Fortune Magazine for the sixth 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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