Benefits

Currently, the CSU offers two dental plans for benefit eligible employees: Delta Dental (PPO) and Delta Care USA (DMO). Both plans are fully employer-paid.

See, Delta Dental for contact information.

Enrollment

Newly eligible employees have 60 days from the date of hire/eligibility to enroll. Employees who fail to enroll within the sixty (60) day timeframe will delay the effective date of dental coverage for a minimum of ninety (90) days after submitting the appropriate document to the Benefits office.

You are not considered enrolled in dental benefits until it is reflected on your paycheck stub. Due to the length of time required to process information through the State Controller’s Office, your eligibility status may not be registered with the dental care providers for several weeks. Should you need to schedule an urgent dental appointment, our Benefits representatives can assist you. Please call 619-594-1144 for assistance.

If you wish to change dental plans, you may do so during the annual open enrollment period held during the Fall.

Delta Dental (PPO — Group Number 4018)

Delta Dental plan is a group dental plan that allows you to choose any dentist. The benefits described in the Summary Brochure are guaranteed only when you go to a Delta member dentist.

Your collective bargaining unit determines your level of dental coverage as follows:

• Delta Dental Basic —
  Units 8, E99 (except Teaching Associates) and Annuitants
  
  
• Delta Enhanced Level I —
  Teaching Associates
  
  
• Delta Enhanced Level II —
  Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, Executives, MPP, Confidentials, and FERP Annuitants

See, Evidence of Coverage Information  for all three coverage-levels.

Identification cards are not issued. Provider lists can be obtained by visiting the Delta Dental Web site. Most Delta Dental providers will bill the plan directly for services. If your provider does not bill directly and a claim form is needed, please call Delta Dental at 888-335-8227 or download a Claim Form. 

Delta Care USA (DMO — Group Number 2034)

Delta Care USA is Dental Maintenance Organization, or a prepaid plan. Many of the services are covered at no cost to the employee while some services require a co-payment.

Your collective bargaining unit determines your level of dental coverage as follows:

• Basic — Evidence of Coverage 
  For units 8, E99, Teaching Associates and Annuitants
  
  
• Enhanced — Evidence of Coverage 
  For units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, C99, MPP, Executives, and FERP Annuitants

When enrolling in Delta Care USA you must choose a provider from their list. You can view the Dentist Directory to help you in the selection process.

Similar to an HMO, you will receive a membership card and evidence of coverage that describes the covered benefits. The membership card will have the telephone number and address of your dentist. If you wish to change your dentist, you can do so by contacting Delta Care USA at 800-422-4234.

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