Sacramento, CA – May 15, 2006 – VSP (Vision Service Plan) announced today the renewal of its Credentialing Certification by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), an independent, non-profit organization that assesses and reports on the quality of America's health care.

VSP uses credentialing to ensure that the over 23,000 VSP network doctors provide the highest quality eyecare to their patients. As part of the credentialing process, VSP network doctors provide evidence of high standards in the areas of license certification, malpractice history and professional ethics.

"VSP is honored to be among the select companies in the United States to receive the NCQA Credentialing Certificate award," said Cheryl Johnson, VP for Health Care Services at VSP. "Our rigorous doctor certification makes certain that VSP network doctors provide the highest-quality care in the field and we are extremely pleased to receive the NCQA award for a second time."

Consumers can learn more about an organization's NCQA Certification in Credentialing status and other information on health care quality at www.ncqa.org or by calling NCQA's Customer Support (888) 275-7585.

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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