Sacramento CA, January 8, 2007 – VSP (Vision Service Plan), the nation’s largest eyecare benefits provider with 48 million members, today announced that it ranks #23 on FORTUNE magazine’s 2007 list of the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’. This is the eighth consecutive year that the Sacramento-based company has been included on FORTUNE’s prestigious list and the seventh consecutive year in the top 25. The complete list and related stories appears in the January 22 issue of FORTUNE, available on newsstands January 15 and at www.fortune.com on January 8.

"This award is a testament to our exceptional employees and we’re delighted to be recognized by FORTUNE magazine for the eighth consecutive year as one of best companies to work for," said VSP President and CEO Rob Lynch. "Our employees live our values and culture, which results in world-class service to our clients, doctors and members."

VSP’s previous rankings on FORTUNE magazine list of ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ include #45 in 2000, #19 in 2001, #25 in 2002, #16 in 2003, #17 in 2004, #10 in 2005 and #7 in 2006.

About VSP

VSP provides comprehensive eyecare benefit plans to 48 million members nationwide. VSP's Sight for Students program has helped more than 360,000 low-income/uninsured children receive free eyecare services since its inception in 1997. Recognized by FORTUNE magazine for eight consecutive years as one of best places to work in America, VSP ranks “Highest in Member Satisfaction Among National Vision Plans, Three Years in a Row” by J.D. Power and Associates. For more information, visit us online at vsp.com.

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