Dental Plans
Note: Dental plans with Delta Dental are not available for employees in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the American Territories.
Nova Southeastern University provides dental coverage through Delta Dental, offering three plan options to suit your needs:
- Base PPO: Enjoy the flexibility to visit any licensed dentist, with the most savings available when choosing a Delta Dental network provider.
- Buy-Up PPO: Offers enhanced benefits and greater coverage compared to the Base PPO plan.
- DeltaCare DHMO: Delivers comprehensive dental care at an affordable cost, requiring you to select a primary care dentist within the Delta Dental network.
By selecting a Delta Dental network provider, you can often receive significant discounts on dental services.
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Dental insurance from Delta Dental will be updated on Wednesday following your new hire enrollment or the approval of the life event by the Office of Human Resources.
The DHMO plan offers flexible and affordable dental coverage with fixed co-payments for services. This plan has no annual maximum and no deductibles.
Please note: DHMO coverage is not available in all 50 states. Please verify coverage before enrolling in this plan.
Orthodontic Care:
Orthodontic coverage for children and adults. All phases of orthodontic treatment are covered.
Specialty Care:
If you need specialty care, your primary care dentist will refer you. Your primary care dentist requests authorization for specialty services. This plan includes out-of-network coverage for emergencies.
| Tier | Monthly | Bi-weekly |
| Employee Only | $11.83 | $5.92 |
| Employee + One Dependent | $23.73 | $11.87 |
| Employee + More than one dependent | $36.85 | $18.43 |
The Buy-Up PPO plan offers a $2,000.00 plan year maximum benefit. It includes individual and family deductibles and coinsurance for basic and major services. The specific costs will vary based on the level of network provider you choose.
Important Note: Coinsurance applies after the individual deductible is met (per member).
| Tier | Monthly | Bi-weekly |
| Employee Only | $41.69 | $20.85 |
| Employee + One Dependent | $83.04 | $41.52 |
| Employee + More than one dependent | $139.65 | $69.83 |
The Base PPO plan offers a $1,500 plan year maximum benefit. It includes individual and family deductibles and coinsurance for basic and major dental services. The specific costs will vary based on the level of network provider you choose.
Important Note: Coinsurance applies after the individual deductible is met (per member).
Orthodontic Treatment:
Consult your DeltaCare USA primary care dentist for a referral to a DeltaCare USA orthodontist. If your plan requires pre-authorization, your DeltaCare USA orthodontist will handle the necessary paperwork.
| Tier | Monthly | Bi-weekly |
| Employee Only | $23.80 | $11.90 |
| Employee + One Dependent | $55.32 | $27.66 |
| Employee + More than one dependent | $91.59 | $45.80 |