Dental Insurance

Eligibility: Eligibility begins first of the month following date of hire.

Note: No plan design or contribution changes in 2025.

Elon University partners with Delta Dental to offer comprehensive and affordable dental coverage for employees and their families. Through the Delta Dental PPO + Premier network, you’ll have access to a wide range of providers, preventive care services, and savings on basic and major dental treatments. Our plans are designed to support your oral health, promote preventive care, and make it easy to manage your dental needs at every stage of life.

2025 Plan Information

Elon University offers a single dental plan option through Delta Dental’s PPO + Premier network for 2025. The plan provides comprehensive coverage for preventive care, basic and major services, and orthodontics for eligible dependents. You’ll save the most when visiting in-network Delta Dental PPO or Premier providers, with preventive services covered in full after a small deductible. Review the plan details below to understand your coverage and how to maximize your dental benefits.

Rates

Level of Coverage
 Monthly Cost Bi-Weekly Cost
Employee Only $45.84 $21.16
Employee Plus Spouse/Domestic Partner $83.32 $38.46
Employee Plus Child(ren) $113.67 $52.46
Family $159.55 $73.64

Dental Benefits Summary

  • Delta Dental PPO Dentists: 
    • No balance billing on covered services
    • Most significant network discounts with more than 2,681 dentists in North Carolina
    • Dentists file claims for member
  • Delta Dental Premier Dentists: 
    • No balance billing on covered services
    • Significant network discounts with more than 3,705 dentists in North Carolina
    • Dentists file claims for member
  • Out-of-Network Dentists:
    • May be balance billed
    • No network discounts
    • May need to file own claims

Important Documents & Information

How Your Dental Coverage Works

Your dental plan covers a range of services to help you maintain a healthy smile, from preventive care like routine exams and cleanings to major treatments such as crowns and dentures. Understanding how different types of services are covered can help you make the most of your benefits and plan for out-of-pocket costs when needed.

Preventive Care

  • Exams, cleanings, and routine x-rays
  • Covered at 100% after deductible
  • Focused on early detection and prevention

Basic Services

  • Fillings, repairs, non-surgical services, and root canals
  • Services covered at 80% and 50% after deductible
  • Designed to restore and maintain dental health

Major Services

  • Crowns, bridges, implants, and dentures
  • Covered at 50% after deductible
  • Helps protect and replace damaged teeth

Orthodontics

  • Orthodontic treatment for dependents under age 19
  • Covered at 50% after deductible
  • Supports long-term dental alignment and health

Delta Dental Consumer Toolkit

The Delta Dental Member Portal and mobile app gives you secure, 24/7 access to your dental benefit information. View and print ID cards, check your eligibility and coverage details, track your claims and reimbursements, and monitor your remaining benefit balances—all in one convenient place.

Manage Your Dental Benefits Online or On the Go

Tools to Manage Your Dental Benefits

Delta Dental offers easy-to-use tools to help you manage your dental benefits anytime, anywhere. Whether you prefer accessing information online or through your smartphone, these resources make it simple to track claims, view coverage, find a dentist, and keep your dental care on track.

Member Portal

  • View and print your ID cards
  • Check benefits, eligibility, and claim status
  • Find in-network dentists near you
Member Portal Information

Mobile App

  • Access your ID card and coverage details
  • Search for dentists using GPS
  • Track your claims and benefits on the go
Mobile App Information

Provider Directory

  • Search for in-network dentists near you
  • Maximize your benefits and reduce out-of-pocket costs
  • Access provider details, ratings, and contact information
Access the Provider Directory