Cooperative Extension Service
Departments
Human Resources - Group Benefits
Dental Insurance
The University of Arkansas Dental Insurance Plan is administered by Delta
Dental of Arkansas. Delta Dental processes all claims. You may visit any
licensed dentist. However, if you are treated by a Delta Dental Participating
Dentist, you will receive better benefits. The Delta Dental program has two
networks you may access at anytime. DeltaPremierUSA is Delta Dental’s standard
fee-for-service dental benefits program that covers treatment received by a non
PPO dentist. The DeltaPreferredUSA network is a preferred provider organization
(PPO) that can reduce the out-of-pocket expenses incurred. Routine periodic
examinations are covered at 100%. Other non-routine services are paid at less
than 100% and require a deductible. You may search for a dentist in either
network at
www.deltadentalar.com.
Coordination of Benefits - This plan coordinates with other group
plans under which an individual is covered so that the total benefits available
will not exceed 100% of the allowable expenses.
Resignation - Under the federal regulation called COBRA (Consolidated
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act), you have the option of continuing your
current group dental insurance coverage for up to 18 months after termination
(or 36 months under certain conditions). To keep this coverage, you must pay the
total premium (employee and employer share of the cost) plus 2%.
Retirement - You may continue the UA dental insurance by paying both
the employee and employer share of premiums if you have been insured under the
plan for at least 10 continuous years prior to retirement and your age
plus length of service equals at least 70.
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Dental Insurance Enrollment Checklist
Current employees must enroll through
Banner Self
Service during open enrollment.
New hires wishing to enroll in dental insurance, complete and return the following forms
to the Extension Human Resources Office:
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Group Benefits
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