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Administered by Delta Dental

Pick from an HMO or PPO plan. Check out Which dental plan is right for you? for help making your choice.

New for 2026

After reviewing proposals from competitors, UC renewed its contract with Delta Dental, which continues to have the largest provider network. Switching from Delta Dental would have put providers for over 80,000 members out-of-network.

To assist members in the PPO plan who are unable to find an in-network provider, UC is increasing coverage for certain services provided by Premier and out-of-network providers. The percentage of maximum allowed costs covered by the plan will increase from 75% to 80% for the following services:

  • Sealant benefits
  • Endodontics (root canal)
  • Periodontics (gum treatment)
  • Oral surgery

Please note: In-network dentists agree to set charges for covered services, so your costs will be lower in-network. Premier and Out-of-Network dentists may bill the difference between their usual fee and the maximum Delta Dental will pay.

The information below is a summary. See plan documents for details.

  • Full Full eligibility available
  • Mid Mid eligibility available
  • Core Core eligibility available
  • Retirees Retirees eligibility available

Premium costs

UC pays 100% of the monthly premium for employees and for retirees eligible for the full UC contribution.

How the plans work

You have a choice between a PPO or HMO plan. The Delta Dental PPO plan, available worldwide, allows you and your family to choose any licensed dentist or specialist. You’ll pay less if you choose a dentist in Delta’s PPO network.

DeltaCare® USA is a dental HMO that provides you and your family with comprehensive benefits and easy referrals to specialists within Delta’s HMO network. You must live in California to enroll and some areas of California have more network providers than others. Be sure there are dentists available in your area before choosing this plan.

Open Enrollment: Big changes for 2026

Thursday, Oct. 30 through Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Visit the Open Enrollment website

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