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UK Dental Retiree Classic

Convenience of seeing a UK Dentistry provider

Lower premiums

Includes two exams and cleanings per year

UK Dental Retiree Ultra

Convenience of seeing a UK Dentistry provider

Includes two exams and cleanings per year, plus coverage for other dental services such as restorative fillings and emergency treatment

 

Delta Dental Retiree Basic

Flexibility to see a a wider range of dental providers, including UK Dentistry

Includes two exams and cleanings per year, plus coverage for other dental services such as fillings, periodontics and others

 

Delta Dental Retiree Enhanced

Flexibility to see a a wider range of dental providers, including UK Dentistry

Includes two exams and cleanings per year, plus coverage for dentures and orthodontics (up to age 19)

 
2
ANNUAL CLEANINGS
100%
COVERED BY INSURANCE
$0
YOUR COST AT TIME OF SERVICE

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UK Dental For UK Retiree Classic and Retiree Ultra plan members
Delta Dental For Delta Retiree Basic and Comprehensive plan members

Dental plans

UK Dental Care members must receive services at a UK Dentistry clinic. It's your choice to be seen by faculty, residents or dental students. Dental services provided at non-UK Dentistry clinics are not covered under UK Dental Care.

UK Dental Plan Coverage Level Retiree pays
Retiree Classic Retiree only; spouse only $17.98
Retiree + children $37.82
Retiree + spouse $37.82
Retiree + family $59.87
UK Dental Retiree Ultra Retiree only; spouse only $40.03
Retiree + children $82.36
Retiree + spouse $82.36
Retiree + family  $127.24

Delta Dental Basic and Enhanced both offer choice and flexibility. You could see any provider within two large networks, Delta Dental PPO and Premier, which includes UK Dentistry providers.

Delta Dental Plan Coverage Level Retiree pays
Retiree Basic Plan Retiree only; spouse only $24.40
Retiree + children $46.30
Retiree + spouse $51.90
Retiree + family $76.30
Retiree Enhanced Plan Retiree only; spouse only $33.00
Retiree + children $69.80
Retiree + spouse $72.80
Retiree + family  $113.50

 

 

Full coverage details

 
Certificate of Coverage (PDF)
Summary of benefits UK Dental Retiree Classic
Choosing a dentist Faculty, residents or students at a UK Dentistry clinic
Annual deductible None
Annual plan maximum $600
Diagnostic & preventive: two exams and cleanings per year 100%
Simple restorative (filling) 50%
Major restorative (crown/bridge) Not covered
Dentures (complete and partial, fixed & removable) 50%
Repairs (certain types) 50%
Endodontics (root canal) Not covered
Periodontics (scaling and root planin and perio evaluation) 50%
Periodontics (surgical) Not covered
Periodontics: 2 maintenance visits per year 100%
Simple extractions 50%
Oral surgery Not covered
Anesthesia (certain types) 50%
Orthodontics (no age limit) Not covered
Emergency treatment (with UK Dentistry provider) 50%
Certificate of Coverage (PDF)
Summary of benefits UK Dental Retiree Ultra
Choosing a dentist Faculty, residents or students at a UK Dentistry clinic
Annual deductible None
Annual plan maximum $1,200
Diagnostic & preventive: two exams and cleanings per year 100%
Simple restorative (filling) 100%
Major restorative (crown/bridge) 20%/30%
Dentures (complete and partial, fixed & removable) 30%
Repairs (certain types) 50%
Endodontics (root canal) 30%
Periodontics (scaling and root planing, perio evaluation) 50%
Periodontics (surgical) 30%
Periodontics: two maintenance visits per year 100%
Simple extractions 100%
Oral surgery 30%
Anesthesia (certain types) 30%
Orthodontics (no age limit) 20% up to a $1,000 lifetime maximum
Emergency treatment (with UK Dentistry provider) 100%
Certificate of Coverage (PDF)
Summary of Benefits Delta Dental Basic
Choosing a dentist  Based on Delta Dental PPO & Premier in-network
Annual deductible  $25/person; $75/family 
Annual plan maximum  $1,750
Routine oral exams 100%
Preventive: two cleanings/routine office visits per year* 100%
Restorative fillings  80%
Simple extractions 80%
Periodontic services  80%
Crown, bridge & dental implants  Not covered 
Endodontics (root canal)  80%
Oral surgery 80%
Complete/partial dentures  Not covered 
Orthodontics (up to age 19 on Enhanced plan) Not covered 
Space maintainers  Not covered 
* Four cleanings for patients with certain medical conditions
Certificate of Coverage (PDF)
Summary of Benefits Delta Dental Enhanced
Choosing a dentist  Based on Delta Dental PPO & Premier in-network
Annual deductible  $25/person; $75/family
Annual plan maximum  $1,750
Routine oral exams 100%
Preventive: two cleanings/routine office visits per year* 100%
Restorative fillings  80%
Simple extractions 80%
Periodontic services  80%
Crown, bridge & dental implants  50%
Endodontics (root canal)  80%
Oral surgery 80%
Complete/partial dentures  50%
Orthodontics (up to age 19 on Enhanced plan) 50% up to a $1,000 lifetime maximum
Space maintainers  Not covered 
* Four cleanings for patients with certain medical conditions

News

April 16, 2024

Annual period for employees to convert temporary disability leave to vacation leave now available through April 30

The annual period for University of Kentucky employees to convert their temporary disability leave (TDL) to additional vacation leave (VL) is now available through April 30.   Employees may request conversion of TDL hours to additional vacation leave through Employee Self Service in myUK. Employees should log into myUK, access Employee Self Service and select Working Time and Leave Requests.    

Contact your carrier

You can contact UK Dentistry or Delta Dental with questions about your dental plan. Our team is also available to answer questions about enrollment and eligibility.

Contact our office

Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(859) 257-9519 option 3
benefits@uky.edu
112 Scovell Hall