Sacramento, CA – May 9, 2006 – VSP (Vision Service Plan), the nation's largest eyecare benefits provider with over 45 million members, announced its #8 ranking on the 2006 list of 'Best Employers in Ohio'. VSP is the only vision care organization included in the prestigious list.

"We are honored to be recognized as one of the best employers in Ohio," said Judy Klein, VSP Vice President of the Eastern Operations Center in Columbus, OH. "Our dedication to making VSP a great place to work allows us to provide exceptional service to our members, clients and doctors."

VSP has a significant business presence in Columbus, OH and employs nearly 250 associates in their state-of the-art Optical Lab and Eastern Operations Center. Additionally, 1 in 5 Ohio residents rely on VSP for eyecare health coverage.

The ‘Best Employers in Ohio’ award is organized by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Society of Human Resource Managers and the entire list appears on the Ohio Chamber of Commerce website www.ohiochamber.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 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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