November 03, 2026

Voluntary Delta Dental Insurance 2027 for PhD Students

Dear PhD Student,

PhD Students have the option to enroll in individual dental coverage through the University at no cost under the Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier Plan. The policy year will run January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027. Please review the attached plan information for coverage details.

PhD Students who choose to enroll eligible dependents will be responsible for the dependent premium cost. The cost to add dependents coverage for the January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 coverage period is $733.32.

The deadline to enroll is December 1, 2026.

Please note:

Enrollment in the dental plan is optional.
The dental plan is separate from the health and vision insurance plan.
You are not automatically enrolled.
If you choose to enroll, you will remain enrolled until December 31, 2027.
Students currently participating in the plan must re-enroll for the new policy year by December 1, 2026. Coverage will NOT be renewed unless a new enrollment form and payment is received by EBPA by the deadline

To enroll OR re-enroll in the Delta Dental PPO Plus Premier Plan:

Complete and upload the Enrollment Form to the secure portal.
Complete fields 4 through 12 on the Enrollment Form, including:

Social Security Number
Contact information
Incomplete forms may delay processing or prevent enrollment

If you want to enroll eligible dependents:

Complete sections 14 through 18 of the Enrollment Form
Complete and upload Dependent Payment Form and ACH Withdrawal along with the Enrollment form to the secure portal
Cost of adding dependents(s) for this coverage period is $733.32

Submit Enrollment Form through Secure Portal Instructions:

Go to link EBPA Secure Portal and complete all required fields
Enter "Tufts Voluntary Dental" as the employer name
Select "Election Form" for the file type
Upload your completed forms
Click Submit

To find a dentist in the Delta Dental PPO Network, visit: https://www.deltadental.com/us/en/member/find-a-dentist.html.

This is a PPO plan and can be used outside of Massachusetts.

For questions or assistance, please contact saha-admin@tufts.edu.

Thank you,

University Health Services

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