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Optional Dental and Vision Plans

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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 08/01/2025 – 07/31/2026. 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 02/01/2026 – 07/31/2026. The premium is not prorated for Spring/Summer. No other late enrollments are permitted.

  • The annual enrollment form opens on 07/15/2024, and the spring/Summer enrollment form opens on 01/01/2025. Students must enroll with Aetna and pay online by the deadlines below.

Coverage Period Annual:  08/01/2025 - 07/31/2026 Spring/Summer: 02/01/2026 - 07/31/2026
Student $481 TBD
Spouse $481 TBD
Child $481 TBD
Two or More Children $962 TBD
Enrollment Deadline August 31, 2025 March 1, 2026

Benefit Information: Click HERE to view the 2025-2026 Aetna Voluntary Dental Plan Benefits (coming soon) and locate providers. 

To Enroll: Click HERE to enroll and pay through the Aetna website by the deadline above. The annual enrollment form opens on 07/15/2025, and the spring/summer enrollment form opens on 01/01/2025. 

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 09/01/2025 – 08/31/2026. This coverage period applies to all students regardless of the coverage dates of the student medical plan.

  • Students must enroll and pay online by 08/15/2025 for coverage effective 09/01/2025.

  • Additional enrolment periods will be held for coverage effective 10/01/2025 – 08/31/2026, 11/01/2025 – 08/31/2026, 01/01/2026– 08/31/2026, 02/01/2026 – 08/31/2026 and 03/01/2026 – 08/31/2026. The enrollment deadline is the 15th of the month before the coverage effective date. The premium will be prorated.

Annual Coverage 09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026 Total Cost
Student Only $196
Student + Dependents $550

 

Benefit Information: Click HERE to view the 2025-2026 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.