Dental Insurance
West Virginia University (WVU) offers benefits-eligible employees multiple options for Dental Insurance to help employees pay for checkups, cleanings and other procedures.
Administrator: Mountaineer Flexible Benefits
Carrier: Sun Life
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Coverage Options: Four coverage options are available.
- Employee Only - employee is the only one covered.
- Employee + Spouse - employee plus their legal spouse is covered.
- Employee + Child(ren) - employee plus their legal dependent(s) up to age 26 are covered.
- Employee + Family - employee plus their legal spouse and legal dependent(s) up to age 26 are covered.
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Plan Options: Four plan options are available.
| Deductibles and
Maximum Out of Pocket |
Assistance Plan
In Network / Out of Network |
Basic Plan
In Network / Out of Network |
Enhanced Plan
In Network / Out of Network |
Premier Plan
In Network / Out of Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan Year Deductible
(Per Person) |
$25
|
$25 | $50
|
$75 |
| Maximum Deductible Total(Per Family) | $75 | $75 | $150 | $225 |
| Plan Year Maximum Benefit (Per Person) | $750 / $500 | $1,000 / $500 | $1,500 / 1,000 | $2,500 / $1,500 |
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Premiums: Premiums are tax-free based on the coverage option and plan selected. Premiums are deducted over 18 or 24 pays depending on length of employee's contract.
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Providers: To find an in-network dental provider visit www.sunlife.com/wvpeia .
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Enrollment: Employees may enroll the month of hire or during the two following months.
- To enroll, complete the Mountaineer Flexible Benefits enrollment form and submit directly to WVU Shared Services at SharedServices@mail.wvu.edu .
- Beyond the new hire enrollment period, coverage can only be changed during the annual open enrollment period or on the basis of a qualifying life event.
- Additional resources:
- For a full list of benefits, covered services and premiums, visit the Mountaineer Flexible Benefits Explorer.
- Mountaineer Flexible Benefits Guide
- Mountaineer Flexible Benefits Overview Video
- Sun Life Member Portal
- Dental Insurance Cards
- Contact Information:
- SunLife 844-583-5036