Delta Dental Plan Option
for Rhode Island Students
2026-2027 Policy Year
Dear Rhode Island Students,
University Health Plans is pleased to offer students attending colleges and universities in Rhode Island an option to enroll on to the Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier Plan. You may enroll in this plan on a VOLUNTARY basis; it is not required insurance.
Students and dependents who wish to enroll in this plan MUST submit the online enrollment form and pay the full premium amount online via credit card no later than midnight on the posted deadline for their selected coverage period.
Enrollment will be processed AFTER the deadline. Once processed, coverage will be effective September 1, 2026.
POLICY PERIOD, COST AND DEADLINES
| Coverage Period | Premium | Admin Fee* | Total Cost | Enrollment Deadline | |
| Student Only: | 9/1/2026-8/31/2027 | $519.60 | $20.40 | $540.00 | 8/15/2026 |
| Student & 1 Dependent: | 9/1/2026-8/31/2027 | $1,039.32 | $20.68 | $1,060.00 | 8/15/2026 |
| Student & 2 or more Dependents: | 9/1/2026-8/31/2027 | $1,637.76 | $20.24 | $1,658.00 | 8/15/2026 |
*an administrative fee is included for system processing, platform management and credit card processing.
PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS
In-Network: This plan utilizes the Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier network which has participating providers nationwide. Members do not need to select a primary care dentist in the network, however will receive the greatest out-of-pocket savings when visiting a Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier network provider.
To locate an in-network "Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier" provider, use the "Find a Dentist" link in the navigation menu on the left side of this page.
Out-of-Network Coverage: The PPO Plus Premier Plan provides coverage for services received from dentists who don’t participate in the Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier network, however your out-of-pocket expenses may be greater. Delta Dental’s payment for services received from non-participating dentists is based on either the dentist’s fee or the maximum plan allowance for non-participating dentists, whichever is lower. If you utilize the services of a non-participating dentist whose fees are higher than the maximum plan allowance, you will be responsible for paying the difference between Delta Dental’s payment and the dentist’s total submitted charges, in addition to any applicable co-insurance and deductibles.
BENEFIT INFORMATION
As with any insurance plan, be sure to review the Plan Highlights & Benefit Information BEFORE enrolling. The copayments on the Plan Highlights & Benefit are subject to change. The most up-to-date copayment schedule can be found on this page at any time during the policy year.
Questions?
Member information, Provider, Benefit or Claims questions: Delta Dental of Rhode Island at 1-800-843-3582
Eligibility and Enrollment process: University Health Plans at info@univhealthplans.com or at 1-800-437-6448
