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TRUE NORTH EYECARE OPTOMETRY

Beginning January 1, 2026, our clinic will no longer participate in United Health Care/Spectera. We will continue to participate in:

  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)

  • Costco Employee Vision Plan

 

VSP requires pre-authorization using your (and/or the sponsor's) name, date of birth, and last 4 of Social Security number. Please have that information available when you book your appointment.

If you participate in a different vision plan, we will provide you with a statement to submit to your plan.

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Please note that Costco Optical participates in other vision plans for materials (eyeglasses/contact lenses). Check with Costco Optical for their accepted plans.

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If you have any questions,

Call us at: 619-613-2020
Email us at: team@truenortheyecare.com

Notice to Our Spectera Patients

 

Effective January 1, 2026, our clinic will no longer participate in the UnitedHealthcare Spectera Vision plan for exam benefits.

 

You may still use your materials benefit at Costco Optical, and we encourage you to do so. You may use your exam benefit at an outside clinic and then return to Santee Costco Optical with your prescription to order eyeglasses.

 

You can find other Spectera providers at:

 https://www.myspectera.com/Public/PreloginSearchCustom#/search

— the search will include the eye doctors located inside the Fletcher Parkway and Moreno Blvd Costco.

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Why We Made This Change

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We reached this decision with disappointment and careful consideration. Spectera reduced the fees paid to our clinic - despite ongoing inflation and rising operational costs.

 

Our practice is built on providing exceptional care and service for Costco members and maintaining a positive, fair workplace for our team. Accepting Spectera’s lower reimbursement would not allow us to uphold these standards.

 

We sincerely appreciate your understanding.​

Thank You for Reaching Out!

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