Dental Plan

 

Administered by Aetna

Group #: 819971

(877) 238-6200

All full-time and part-time faculty and staff are eligible to participate in the Freedom of Choice Dental Plan administered by Aetna.  You have the opportunity to enroll yourself, your spouse or your qualified domestic partner, and eligible children.  It is extremely important that you understand the eligibility criteria and enroll only those dependents that meet the following criteria.

  • Unmarried, eligible children under age 25 (regardless of student status).  "Children" are defined as your natural children, stepchildren, legally adopted children, and children under your legal guardianship.

You will have the opportunity to switch between the Aetna DMO and the Aetna Dental PPO from month to month, depending on your dental care needs.

  • New Dental Plan participants will automatically default to the Aetna PPO.

  • If you want to switch to the Aetna DMO you have until the 15th of the month prior to the month you want the change to occur to call Aetna (877-238-6200) and switch from one plan to the other.

  • You will receive a new ID card each time you switch from one plan to the other.

  • The premium you pay through payroll deductions stays the same throughout the year, regardless of which plan you are in.

 

It's True - Your Mouth Matters!

Trusted groups, like the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, have conducted clinical studies to understand the connection between infections in the mouth and their impact on other parts of the body.  They have shown that taking care of your teeth and gums may be important to your overall health.  Many diseases and conditions are visible through the mouth.  In fact, sometimes the first sign of a general health problem shows up in the mouth.  And a dental professional can spot signs of many of them.  For more information please review Good Dental Health.

 

 

Additional Information:

Good Dental Health (PDF Document)

What to Expect at Your Dental Visit (PDF Document)

Eight Steps to a Healthy Mouth (PDF Document)

The Mouth & Body Connection (PDF Document)

Dental Health During Pregnancy (PDF Document)

Children's Dental Health (PDF Document)

 

Rate Schedule

Dental Claim Form (PDF Document)

2009 Summary of Dental Benefits (PDF Document)

Aetna Dental SPD (PDF Document)