Member Benefits

Membership in the California Optometric Association is tripartite; you also become a member of the American Optometric Association as well as a local society within your geographical location in California, all of which provides you with local, state and national representation. COA works on your behalf to:

• Protect your license to practice in California
• Represent the interests of optometrists in the California legislature and the courts.
• Advocate for a position in the regulatory and health care systems and for the inclusion in managed care programs
• Promote access and enhance the public’s perception of comprehensive optometric health care
• Offer quality continuing education programs to meet license requirements

Note: Did you know that failure to post in the workplace the USCIS Discrimination Notice can result in severe civil financial penalties? It is one of the 16 employment-related posters required to be placed in the workplace by every employer. COA makes these posters available to members at a significant savings. To learn more click HERE OR get your required employment law poster now!

Additional Benefits

• Governmental & Legislative support
• Legislative Keyperson Training
• Subscriptions to COA publications:
  • Award-winning California Optometry magazine
  • Government Affairs Weekly
  • COA Member News E-newsletter
• Find An Eye Doc online locator service listings
• Members Only access to COA Online, including up-to-date legislative issues
• Registration discounts for COA educational conferences
• Membership Pin
• Office Membership Plan to enroll staff in the California Paraptometric Section
• Access to special member services:
  • COA Sponsored Insurance Programs
  • Vision West, Inc. Buying Group
  • I.C. System Debt Collection Services
  • Market Place Classified Listing
  • Heartland Discount Credit Card & Payroll Processing Services