2009-2010 Dental Plans
Eligible employees include full-time Faculty, full-time and part-time: Classified, Managerial, Academic Professionals, Confidentials.
Three dental plans are available which include a traditional fee for service plan and two dental maintenance organization (DMO) plans with low co-pays per visit.
New employees who are benefits eligible must enroll in their choice of dental plan on the first of the month following an initial 30-day waiting period. Changes to dental insurance elections can be made during the fall open enrollment period of each year. These changes become effective on October 1st of each year. Certain “qualified status changes” permit enrollment in dental plans mid-year. Consult with a benefits specialist for details.
The three dental plans available to PCC employees with benefits and their families are listed and compared below. The column headings are links to more detailed information on the plans. To receive more information on any or all of these plans, please fill out this Benefit Materials Request form. To enroll, please use the Benefits Enrollment form.
Cost of Dental Plans
Here are the costs for the plans depending on your family make-up. For amount PCC pays toward these plans, please see the Open Enrollment home page.
Please Note: Part time faculty are not eligible for dental insurance.
| Dental Plans (not available to part-time faculty) | Tier-Rated Groups Employee Only |
Employee + Spouse |
Employee + Child(ren) |
Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODS Plan 5 | $41.86 | $82.89 | $84.14 | $128.52 |
| Willamette Plan 8 | $42.30 | $83.74 | $89.09 | $133.91 |
| Kaiser Plan 7 | $62.85 | $138.28 | $119.42 | $194.85 |
Dental Plan Comparison Chart
Effective October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010
Here are the costs that you would pay for dental services depending on the plan you select.
| Plan Option | ODS Dental Plan 5 | Willamette Dental Plan 8 | Kaiser Dental Plan 7 (requires enrollment in Kaiser medical) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Benefit Maximum | $1500 | None | None |
| Deductible | $50 | None | None |
| Preventative Care | 0% (deductible waived) | $10 per visit | $5 per visit |
| Restorative Services | 20% |
$10 per visit | $5 per visit |
| Major Services | 50% | 0% | $45 |
| Prosthodontics | 50% | 0% | $95 partial - $65 full denture, $25 reline |
| Orthodontics | Not Covered | $1,500 copayment plus $10 per visit | Not Covered |
Note: This is a brief summary of plan highlights. Refer to the plan booklets and the master contract for details.