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The Aetna Student Insurance Plan does not include oral health coverage (with the exception of accidental injury to sound teeth and wisdom tooth extraction).

All students are eligible to enroll in either the Columbia Dental Associates Student Dental Plan or the Aetna Advantage Dental Plan. You do not need to be enrolled in either the SHS or SHIP.


What do they cover and how much do they cost?

The Columbia Dental Associates Student Dental Plan covers semi-annual oral examinations, x-rays, and prophylaxis. There is a 25% discount on non-covered services. The cost is $150 per year. (8/1-7/31) Care is provided by dental fellows. Enrollment Period: 8/1-12/31

Columbia Student Dental Plan


The Aetna Advantage Dental Plan covers cleaning and semi-annual oral exams, x-rays, fluoride treatment, sealants, fillings, scaling and root planing, simple extractions and emergency treatment. Non-covered services are provided at a discount. The cost is $251 per year (9/1 - 8/31). Care is provided by Aetna network DMO dentists. Enrollment Period: 9/1-9/30 and 1/15-2/15 (2nd semester only).

Aetna Advantage Dental Plan


How do I enroll?
  • For the Coumbia Dental Associates Student Dental Plan, fill out the enrollment form in the brochure and submit as instructed.
  • For Aetna Advantage, go to www.aetnastudenthealth.com, click on Students, then Find Your School (812835). On the CUMC page, select "Dental Plan."
  
     
        
  
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