Dental Plan

You can add, change or drop dental plan coverage during Open Enrollment.

Two dental plans are offered:

  • Buy-Up Plan
  • Base Plan
Both are administered by UnitedHealthcare, giving you access to more than 94,000 providers nationwide.
At-A-Glance Comparison Chart

Although the dental plan benefits are the same for in-network and out-of-network providers, in-network dentists will generally charge you less for services.

Buy-Up Option Base Option
Deductible In-Network Out-of-Network In-Network Out-of-Network
Individual $50 $50
Family $150 $150
Calendar Year Maximum $1,250 $1,000
Lifetime Orthodontia Maximum $2,000 Not covered
What the Plan Pays
Diagnostic/Preventative Services
Oral exams, X-rays, Cleanings, Space Maintainers, Sealants, Fluoride Treatments 100% 100%
Basic Services
Fillings, Extractions, Oral Surgery, Endodontics, Periodontics 80% 50%
Major Services
Onlays, Prosthodontics, Crowns, Initial Installation & Maintenance 50% N/A
Orthodontics 50% for adults and children up to $1,000 Not covered
Flex Appeal®
Enhanced benefits for tooth/gum health
Yes No
Consumer MaxMultiplier®
(See “Dental Reward Program” under Helpful Resources at right)
Yes No
2024 Premiums
Coverage Buy Up Plan Cost Base Plan Cost
Monthly Weekly Monthly Weekly
Employee Only $25.00 $5.77 $5.87 $1.35
Employee + Spouse / Legally-recognized Partner $53.72 $12.40 $14.41 $3.33
Employee + Child(ren) $61.52 $14.20 $18.92 $4.37
Family $97.52 $22.50 $28.89 $6.67