Vision Insurance Plan of America is attentive to the
needs of it's members and its providers. There are several facets to
VIPA's Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement program
VIPA maintains a grievance process as is required of it
by the Commissioner of Insurance. This is a passive program which waits
to receive complaints from VIPA members by mail, e-mail, telephone or
in person. If such a grievance is filed and involves a provider, he
or she will be advised immediately and will be asked to provide the
necessary records and information. VIPA requires providers to participate
and cooperate fully in the resolution process. The VIPA grievance process
involves a committee comprised of members, provider representatives,
and well-qualified non-provider professionals.
VIPA does have the ability to maintain provider profiles.
If there appears to be a specific problem, VIPA will counsel with the
provider to resolve the issue.
Since the provider is able to determine the source for
all materials in the VIPA program, VIPA holds the provider responsible
for any material shortcomings. Differences of opinion will be resolved
by VIPA's grievance committee.