Argus Dental & Vision signs new vision contract with Freedom Health and Optimum HealthCare

Argus Dental & Vision, a premier benefits organization, announced a new vision contract with Freedom Health and Optimum HealthCare. Beginning July 1, 2014, Argus Dental & Vision will administer vision benefits to eligible Medicare Advantage members of Freedom Health and Optimum HealthCare plans in Florida as well as America's 1^st Choice in North Carolina and South Carolina.

The Argus Dental & Vision contract with Freedom Health and Optimum HealthCare will be an addition to the implemented dental contract already in place, which launched in January 2014. Membership benefit coverage will reach to over 100,000 Freedom Health and Optimum HealthCare members.

"We are very excited to be entrusted with Freedom and Optimum's vision care segment," said Nicholas M. Kavouklis DMD, founder and president of Argus Dental & Vision. "Freedom is lead by seasoned professionals focused on quality care and as such, has earned a well-deserved reputation as the leading Medicare Advantage plan in Florida."

Leading Argus Dental & Vision's growing operations will be Chief Operations Officer, Michelle Backlund, with over 20-years of experience in developing healthcare programs and strategic planning.

"We are thrilled to continue Argus' vision expansion in Florida and the surrounding states," said Michelle Backlund, COO of Argus Dental & Vision. "With the added partnership, our membership exceeds over a quarter-million members and we are looking forward to building dental and vision benefit access for Freedom and Optimum members."