Spring 2024 Health Chronicle

Notice of Annual Meeting of Members


The Annual Meeting of the Members of The Healthy Vision Association will be held at 100 Carondelet Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri 63105, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. (CST) for election of Directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting and any adjournment thereof. The above notice is given pursuant to the By-Laws of the Association.

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How Diabetes Affects Your Vision

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HVA Member Benefits

This program provides free access to a merchant network that offers organizations a powerful way to make an impact on their customers and members. It combines the power of more than 900 world-class brands with the relevance of local merchants from every community in America. Our collection of more than 300,000 in-store locations offers an unparalleled value of 10–50% in savings at the places consumers shop every day.


Categories include:

  •  Dining and food

  •  Apparel

  •  Electronics

  •  Hotel and travel

  •  Car rentals

  •  Entertainment

  •  Auto care

  •  And more

HVA members enjoy 10% off Figo pet insurance offerings.


Virtual vet 24/7 – Direct access to a licensed veterinary professional via text or video chat — anytime, anywhere, within seconds. 


AI claims – Powered by Evie, our chatbot, Figo brings best-in-industry experience to the claim filing process.  


Inbox and docs – From medical notes to policy documents, keep all your pet records in one place with easy, on-the-go access. 


What does Figo cover? 

  •  Emergency and hospitalization 

  •  Surgeries 

  •  Veterinary specialists 

  •  Hereditary and congenital conditions 

  •  Chronic conditions 

  •  Dental illness and injury 

  •  Prescriptions 

  •  Imaging 

  •  Knee conditions 

  •  Prosthetics and orthopedics 

  •  Hip dysplasia


How does Figo work?

If your pet is sick or injured, you can seek treatment from any licensed veterinarian in the world, then submit your bill for reimbursement.


Log in to the Healthy Vision Association website today to access your exclusive benefits. 

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Scholarships

Healthy Vision Association (HVA) awards scholarships of $2,500 each to students attending one of the 21 optometry schools in the United States and meeting the criteria listed at the link below. Up to 20 scholarships will be awarded each year. They are based on grade point average, extracurricular activities and a required essay. If you are eligible, make sure you submit an application.

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