State Dental and Vision Plans

Benefits Open Enrollment Has Ended.  

The Arizona Department of Administration provides medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance to state employees, including University of Arizona employees and their legal dependents. This page outlines just the dental and vision options.

UnitedHealthcare Solstice - HMO

  • You must choose an in-network primary dental provider.
  • There are no provider networks in the following states: AK, AL, AR, DE, HI, IA, ID, LA, ME, MS, MT, ND, NE, NH, OK, RI, SD, VT, WV, and WY, and in the following territories: GU, PR, and USVI.
  • Reduced costs for services (fixed co-payments).
  • There is no annual maximum benefit for the plan year.

Additional resources:

Tip: If you choose the UnitedHealthcare Solstice HMO plan and need to set up a mysmile365 portal account, please get in touch with HR Solutions. They will ensure that your phone number is linked to your portal account. Visit the Solstice site or use the provider search (Plan code: S800B).

Delta Dental - PPO

  • May see any licensed dentist (cost are lower for in-network dentists).
  • You pay a percentage of the cost for services.
  • Preventive services are not subject to the annual deductible.
  • Restorative services are subject to the annual deductible, then plan pays a percentage of post-deductible expenses for basic and major restorative services.
  • The annual maximum benefit for a plan year is $2,000 per person.

Additional resources:

Vision Insurance

Quick download: Vision Plan Summary

Avesis

  • Participating network providers are contracted with Avesis to provide services at a reduced rate for Avesis members. You may choose from a participating network provider or an out-of-network provider. Out-of-network providers may result in higher out-of-pocket costs.
  • Co-payments, deductibles, or coinsurance fees may be charged when you use services.
  • When using out-of-network providers, you must pay the provider and submit an itemized statement to Avesis for reimbursement of covered expenses.

Additional resources:

Do you need more assistance? 

Connect with HR Solutions
Phone: 520-621-3660
Email: hrsolutions@arizona.edu

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