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Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Optional Dental and Vision Plans

2026-2027

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AETNA DENTAL INSURANCE

Eligibility: An optional Aetna dental plan is available to students and their dependents only if the student is enrolled in the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Student Health Insurance Plan.

Coverage Period & Enrollment Deadlines:
 

  • The annual dental plan is effective 08/01/2026 – 07/31/2027. This coverage period applies to all students regardless of the effective date of the student medical plan.

  • A spring/summer coverage period is available from 02/01/2027 – 07/31/2027. The premium is not prorated for Spring/Summer. No other late enrollments are permitted.

  • The annual enrollment form opens on 07/15/2026, and the spring/Summer enrollment form opens on 01/01/2027. Students must enroll with Aetna and pay online by the deadlines below.

Coverage Period Annual:  08/01/2026 - 07/31/2027 Spring/Summer: 02/01/2027 - 07/31/2027
Student $430 $430
Spouse $430 $430
Child $430 $430
Two or More Children $860 $430
Enrollment Deadline August 31, 2026 February 28, 2027

Benefit Information: Click HERE to view the 2026-2027 Aetna Voluntary Dental Plan Benefits. Choose Member Resources from the menu at the top and then choose Plan Documents. Enter your school and policy year. 

Notable Plan Changes for 2026-2027: The annual maximum has decreased to $750 and the member cost share for some out-of-network services has increased.  

To Enroll: Click HERE to enroll and pay through the Aetna website by the deadline above. The annual enrollment form opens on 07/15/2026, and the spring/summer enrollment form opens on 01/01/2027. 

Benefit & Enrollment Questions: For specific benefit questions or enrollment support, contact Aetna at 877-480-4161.

 

VSP VISION INSURANCE

Eligibility: An optional VSP dental plan is available to all students, regardless of their student health insurance plan enrollment.

Coverage Period & Enrollment Deadlines:

  • The annual vision plan is effective 09/01/2026 – 08/31/2027. This coverage period applies to all students regardless of the coverage dates of the student medical plan.

  • Students must enroll and pay online by 08/15/2026 for coverage effective 09/01/2026.

  • Additional enrollment periods will be held for coverage effective 10/01/2026 – 08/31/2027, 11/01/2026 – 08/31/2027, 01/01/2027 – 08/31/2027, 02/01/2027 – 08/31/2027, and 03/01/2027 – 08/31/2027. The enrollment deadline is the 15th of the month before the coverage effective date. The premium will be prorated.

Annual Coverage 09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027 Total Cost
Student Only $196
Student + Dependents $550

 

Benefit Information: Click HERE to view the 2026-2027 Voluntary VPS Plan Information (coming soon), including the benefit summary and the online provider search. 

To Enroll: Click HERE to enroll and pay through the UHP site by the 15th of the month before the coverage effective date.

Benefit & Enrollment Questions: For general benefit information and enrollment support, contact UHP at 800-437-6448. For specific benefit questions, contact VSP at 800-877-7195.