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Compare dental plans

There are three SEBB Program dental plans to choose from — two managed care plans and one preferred-provider plan. Make sure you check with the plan to see if the dental provider you want is in the plan’s network.

If you are eligible for SEBB benefits as a school employee, dental coverage is included for you and your eligible dependents. Your employer pays the premium. You and any enrolled dependents must be enrolled in the same dental plan.

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How do dental benefits compare?

How do DeltaCare and Willamette Dental Group plans work?

How does Uniform Dental Plan work?

What providers can I see?

What if I see an out-of-network provider?

Preauthorization criteria​

How do dental benefits compare?

Before you enroll in one of our dental plans, use the tables below to get the details you need to help you decide. For information on specific benefits and exclusions, refer to the dental plan’s certificate of coverage (COC) or contact the plan. If anything in these charts conflicts with the plan’s COC, the COC takes precedence. All dental plans include a nonduplication of benefits clause, which applies when you have dental coverage under more than one account.

The table below displays 2023 benefits and costs. 

Need help choosing a plan? Visit the virtual benefits fair.

Annual costs

 

Uniform Dental
(Group 9600)

Preferred Provider Plan

DeltaCare
(Group 9601)

Managed-care plan

Willamette Dental Group
(Group WA733)

Managed-care plan

Deductible

You pay $50 person/$150 family

None None

Annual maximum
(see specific benefit maximums below)

You pay amounts over $1,750 None None

Services

 

Uniform Dental Plan 

Preferred provider plan

DeltaCare 

Managed-care plan

Willamette Dental Group

Managed-care plan

Crowns 50% PPO and out-of-state; 
60% non-PPO
$100 to $175 $100 to $175
Dentures

50% PPO and out-of-state;
60% non-PPO

$140 for complete upper or lower

$140 for complete upper or lower

Fillings 20% PPO and out-of-state;
30% non-PPO
$10 to $50 $10 to $50

Nonsurgical TMJ

30% of costs until plan has paid $500, then any amount over $500 in member’s lifetime

30% of costs, then any amount after plan has paid $1,000 per year, then any amount over $5,000 in member’s lifetime

Any amount after plan has paid $1,000 per year, then any amount over $5,000 in member's lifetime

Oral surgery

20% PPO and out-of-state;
30% non-PPO

$10 to $50 to extract a tooth

$10 to $50 to a tooth

Orthodontia

50% of costs until plan has paid $1,750, then any amount over $1,750 in member's lifetime (deductible does not apply)

Up to $1,500 copay per case

Up to $1,500 copay per case

Orthognathic surgery

30% of costs until plan has paid $5,000, then any amount over $5,000 in member's lifetime

30% of costs until plan has paid $5,000, then any amount over $5,000 in member's lifetime

30% of costs until plan has paid $5,000, then any amount over $5,000 in member's lifetime

Periodontic services
(treatment of gum disease)
20% PPO and out-of-state;
30% non-PPO
$15 to $100 $15 to $100
Preventive services $0 (deductible does not apply) PPO and out-of-state;
20% non-PPO
$0 $0
Root canals (endodontics) 20% PPO and out-of-state;
30% non-PPO
$100 to $150 $100 to $150

How do DeltaCare and Willamette Dental Group plans work?

DeltaCare and Willamette Dental Group are managed-care plans. You choose and receive care from a primary care dental provider in that plan’s network. Your provider must give you a referral to see a specialist. If you choose one of these plans and seek services from a dentist not in the plan’s network, the plan will not pay your dental claims. Before enrolling, call the plan to make sure your dentist is in the plan’s network. Do not rely solely on information from your dentist’s office.

Neither plan has an annual deductible. You don’t need to track how much you have paid out-of-pocket before the plan begins covering benefits. You pay a set amount (copay) when you receive dental services. Neither plan has an annual maximum that they pay for covered benefits (some specific exceptions apply). Referrals are required from your primary care dental provider to see a specialist. You may change providers in your plan’s network at any time.

DeltaCare's network is DeltaCare SEBB (Group 9601).

Willamette Dental Group is underwritten by Willamette Dental of Washington, Inc. Its network is Willamette Dental Group, P.C. with dental offices in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Willamette Dental Group administers its own dental network (WA733).

How does Uniform Dental Plan (UDP) work?

UDP is a preferred-provider organization (PPO) plan. You can choose any dental provider, and change providers at any time. More than three out of four dentists in Washington State participate with this PPO.

When you see a network provider, your out-of-pocket expenses are generally lower than if you chose a provider who is not part of this network. Under UDP, you pay a percentage of the plan’s allowed amount (coinsurance) for dental services after you have met the annual deductible. UDP pays up to an annual maximum of $1,750 for covered benefits for each enrolled dependent, including preventive visits.

UDP's network is Delta Dental PPO (Group 9600).

What providers can I see?

DeltaCare

You may only see providers in the DeltaCare (Group 9601) network. You'll have a primary care provider who oversees your care, and authorizes specialist referrals. If the provider you select is not in DeltaCare's Group 9601 network, you will be responsible for the costs.

Uniform Dental Plan

You may see any dental provider, but you'll usually pay less out-of-pocket if you go to a provider in the Delta Dental PPO (Group 9600) network.

Willamette Dental Group

You may only see providers in the Willamette Dental Group network. You'll have a primary care provider who oversees your care, and authorizes specialist referrals.

What if I see an out-of-network provider?

DeltaCare

You'll be responsible for the costs.

Uniform Dental Plan

You'll be responsible for having your provider complete and sign a claim form.

Willamette Dental Group

You'll be responsible for the costs.

Preauthorization criteria

Preauthorization is when you seek approval from your health plan for coverage of specific services, supplies, or drugs before receiving them. Some services or treatments (except emergencies) may require preauthorization before the plan pays for them. Preauthorization is not a guarantee, however, that your plan will pay for those services, supplies, or drugs.

  • Delta Dental of Washington (for DeltaCare and Uniform Dental Plan)
  • Willamette Dental Group

These criteria do not imply or guarantee approval. Please check with your plan to ensure coverage. Preauthorization requirements are only valid for the month published. They may have changed from previous months and may change in future months.

Contact

DeltaCare
Online: DeltaCare for school employees
Phone:  1-800-650-1583

Uniform Dental Plan (UDP)
Online: Uniform Dental Plan for school employees
Phone: 1-800-537-3406

Willamette Dental of Washington, Inc.
Online: Willamette Dental for school employees
Phone: 1-855-433-6825

Related forms and publications

  • 20-0053-sebb-dental-benefits-comparison-2023.pdf
  • sebb-willamette-dental-coc-2023.pdf
  • sebb-uniform-dental-plan-coc-2023.pdf
  • sebb-deltacare-coc-2023.pdf

Related links

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  • DeltaCare
  • Uniform Dental of Washington
  • Willamette Dental Group

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