2025-2026 Dental Benefits: Student Health Benefit Plan | Office of Student Health Benefits
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2025-2026 Dental Benefits: Student Health Benefit Plan
Students & Scholars
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Dental Benefits
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Dental Plan Highlights
Network and claims administration services for the Student Dental Plans are provided by
Delta Dental of Minnesota
.
Dental Plan
Who’s Eligible
Plan Highlights
Preventive and Periodontal Dental Plan
All primary members (students) enrolled in the Student Health Benefit Plan
Included in the cost of the Student Health Benefit Plan
Preventive dental benefits, covered at 100% once every six (6) months, includes services such as teeth cleanings, x-rays, and comprehensive exams
Non-surgical periodontal coverage, covered at 80%, includes deep cleanings
Optional Student Dental Buy-Up Plan
All primary members (students) enrolled in the Student Health Benefit Plan
Additional cost of $789.72 per year. For students who are enrolled in both the fall and spring semesters, the premium will be billed in two installments of $394.86.
Restorative dental benefits, covered between 50-80%, includes services such as emergency treatment, fillings, and tooth removal
Pediatric Dental Plan
All primary members (students) up to the age of 19, as well as dependent children up to the age of 19
Included in the cost of the Student Health Benefit Plan for eligible enrollees
Preventive and periodontal dental benefits, covered at 100% once every six (6) months, includes services such as teeth cleanings, deep cleanings, x-rays, and comprehensive exams
Restorative dental benefits, covered between 50-80%, includes services such as emergency treatment, fillings, and tooth removal
Enrollment
Preventive and Periodontal Dental Benefits
Preventive and periodontal dental benefits
are included in the Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) for primary members (students) and pediatric members (under age 19). Students are automatically enrolled in the Preventive and Periodontics Plan or Pediatric Plan.
The Preventive and Periodontics Plan includes coverage for cleaning and x-rays, but not for restorative services such as fillings, tooth removal, and emergency treatment. Preventative services are covered at no out-of-pocket cost once every six (6) months.
Restorative Dental Benefits
For coverage for fillings, tooth removal, emergency treatment, you can enroll in the optional
Dental Buy-Up Plan
for an additional fee. The start date for restorative dental benefits for the Fall 2025 semester is September 1, 2025 and continues through August 31, 2026.
To enroll, fill out the online enrollment form or submit an enrollment form to the Office of Student Health Benefits by September 25, 2025. Students who are eligible in the fall semester and then join the Dental Buy-Up Plan for the spring semester will be billed the full $789.72. Students who are newly eligible for the spring semester will be billed $394.86.
The Dental Buy-Up Plan is not available to International Scholars.
Brochures and Forms
Student Dental Plans Enrollment Brochure
Preventive and Periodontal Plan Summary of Benefits
(included in SHBP for primary members)
Optional Dental Buy-Up Plan Summary of Benefits
Pediatric Dental Plan Summary of Benefits
Online enrollment form
or PDF
Enrollment Form
The full summary of benefits for the Student Dental Plans can be found on the
Forms, Brochures & ID Cards
tab.
Contact
If you have questions on
eligibility, enrollment, or billing
, contact:
Office of Student Health Benefits
612-624-0627 or 1-800-232-9017
[email protected]
If you have questions on
benefits, coverage and services, in-network providers, or claims
, contact:
Delta Dental of Minnesota
Customer Service
651-406-5916 or 800-553-9536 (toll-free)
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. CST
Home
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Students & Scholars
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Dental Benefits
Pharmacy Benefits
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Short-term Coverage Extension
Summer Coverage
Health Sciences Disability Insurance
Information
Dates & Costs
Glossary of Terms
Previous Plan Year Information
Resources
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Graduate Assistants
Overview
Cancel, Change, Enroll, or Waive
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Enrollment
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Waiving SHBP as a Graduate Assistant
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Residents, Fellows and Interns
Overview
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Enrollment
Waive or Cancel
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Dental Benefits
Pharmacy Benefits
Dependent Eligibility
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability
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COBRA Coverage
Information
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2025-2026 Dental Benefits: Student Health Benefit Plan
Students & Scholars
Cancel, Enroll, or Waive
Eligibility
Enrollment
Waive or Cancel
Benefits
Additional Benefits
Dental Benefits
Pharmacy Benefits
Learning Abroad
Short-term Coverage
Summer Coverage
Disability Insurance
Information
Dates and Costs
Glossary of Terms
Assess Your Needs
Previous Plan Year
Resources
Forms, Brochures, and ID Cards
Help and Contact Information
Dental Plan Highlights
Network and claims administration services for the Student Dental Plans are provided by
Delta Dental of Minnesota
.
Dental Plan
Who’s Eligible
Plan Highlights
Preventive and Periodontal Dental Plan
All primary members (students) enrolled in the Student Health Benefit Plan
Included in the cost of the Student Health Benefit Plan
Preventive dental benefits, covered at 100% once every six (6) months, includes services such as teeth cleanings, x-rays, and comprehensive exams
Non-surgical periodontal coverage, covered at 80%, includes deep cleanings
Optional Student Dental Buy-Up Plan
All primary members (students) enrolled in the Student Health Benefit Plan
Additional cost of $789.72 per year. For students who are enrolled in both the fall and spring semesters, the premium will be billed in two installments of $394.86.
Restorative dental benefits, covered between 50-80%, includes services such as emergency treatment, fillings, and tooth removal
Pediatric Dental Plan
All primary members (students) up to the age of 19, as well as dependent children up to the age of 19
Included in the cost of the Student Health Benefit Plan for eligible enrollees
Preventive and periodontal dental benefits, covered at 100% once every six (6) months, includes services such as teeth cleanings, deep cleanings, x-rays, and comprehensive exams
Restorative dental benefits, covered between 50-80%, includes services such as emergency treatment, fillings, and tooth removal
Enrollment
Preventive and Periodontal Dental Benefits
Preventive and periodontal dental benefits
are included in the Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) for primary members (students) and pediatric members (under age 19). Students are automatically enrolled in the Preventive and Periodontics Plan or Pediatric Plan.
The Preventive and Periodontics Plan includes coverage for cleaning and x-rays, but not for restorative services such as fillings, tooth removal, and emergency treatment. Preventative services are covered at no out-of-pocket cost once every six (6) months.
Restorative Dental Benefits
For coverage for fillings, tooth removal, emergency treatment, you can enroll in the optional
Dental Buy-Up Plan
for an additional fee. The start date for restorative dental benefits for the Fall 2025 semester is September 1, 2025 and continues through August 31, 2026.
To enroll, fill out the online enrollment form or submit an enrollment form to the Office of Student Health Benefits by September 25, 2025. Students who are eligible in the fall semester and then join the Dental Buy-Up Plan for the spring semester will be billed the full $789.72. Students who are newly eligible for the spring semester will be billed $394.86.
The Dental Buy-Up Plan is not available to International Scholars.
Brochures and Forms
Student Dental Plans Enrollment Brochure
Preventive and Periodontal Plan Summary of Benefits
(included in SHBP for primary members)
Optional Dental Buy-Up Plan Summary of Benefits
Pediatric Dental Plan Summary of Benefits
Online enrollment form
or PDF
Enrollment Form
The full summary of benefits for the Student Dental Plans can be found on the
Forms, Brochures & ID Cards
tab.
Contact
If you have questions on
eligibility, enrollment, or billing
, contact:
Office of Student Health Benefits
612-624-0627 or 1-800-232-9017
[email protected]
If you have questions on
benefits, coverage and services, in-network providers, or claims
, contact:
Delta Dental of Minnesota
Customer Service
651-406-5916 or 800-553-9536 (toll-free)
Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. CST
Home
About OSHB
Students & Scholars
Overview
Cancel, Change, Enroll, or Waive
Eligibility
Enrollment
Waive or Cancel
Benefits
Additional Benefits
Dental Benefits
Pharmacy Benefits
Learning Abroad
Short-term Coverage Extension
Summer Coverage
Health Sciences Disability Insurance
Information
Dates & Costs
Glossary of Terms
Previous Plan Year Information
Resources
Forms, Brochures & ID Cards
Graduate Assistants
Overview
Cancel, Change, Enroll, or Waive
Eligibility
Enrollment
Coverage Changes
Waiving SHBP as a Graduate Assistant
Benefits
Additional Benefits
Dental Benefits
Pharmacy Benefits
Summer Coverage
Continuation of Coverage
Information
Dates & Costs
Glossary of Terms
Previous Plan Year Information
Resources
Forms, Brochures & ID Cards
Wellbeing Resources
Residents, Fellows and Interns
Overview
Cancel, Change, Enroll, or Waive
Eligibility
Enrollment
Waive or Cancel
Coverage Changes
Benefits
Additional Benefits
Dental Benefits
Pharmacy Benefits
Dependent Eligibility
Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability
Life Insurance
COBRA Coverage
Information
Dates & Costs
Glossary of Terms
Previous Plan Year Information
Resources
Forms, Brochures & ID Cards
Wellbeing Resources
Help & Contact
Assess Your Insurance Needs
Help & Contact Info
Glossary of Terms