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Smile Brighter
Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, Ameritas will become Auburn’s new dental carrier. You can still choose a Basic Dental Plan or an Expanded Dental Plan. Neither plan has a waiting period, so you may use covered services as soon as coverage begins.
Please visit the Ameritas website to confirm that your dental provider is in the network. If your provider is not currently in the Ameritas network and you would like them to be considered for inclusion, complete the Nominate a Provider form with the name and address of the provider you would like Ameritas to contact.
For detailed questions on the plans, please call the Ameritas Enrollment Support Line at 877-313-0033. Representatives are available Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to midnight (CDT) and Friday from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (CDT) and can document your request.
Basic Dental Plan
The Basic Dental Plan focuses on preventive care. It covers eligible preventive services at 100%, including:
- Routine exams
- Cleanings
- X-rays
- Fluoride treatments for children
- Sealants
- Space maintainers
The plan has no deductible and no annual benefit maximum.
Basic Dental Plan rates
| Pay schedule | Employee only | Employee + spouse | Employee + child(ren) | Family coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paid every two weeks | $7.62 | $17.13 | $16.37 | $24.72 |
| Paid monthly | $16.50 | $37.12 | $35.47 | $53.57 |
| 18-pay schedule | $11.00 | $24.75 | $23.65 | $35.71 |
| Monthly increase from 2026 | $0.85 | $1.91 | $1.82 | $2.71 |
All rates are deducted every pay period, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
Expanded Dental Plan
The Expanded Dental Plan covers preventive care and provides broader coverage for services such as:
- Fillings
- Root canals
- Extractions
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Dentures
The plan has a $25 annual deductible per person, up to $75 per family.
2027 plan enhancements
- The annual benefit maximum will increase from $1,000 to $1,500 per covered person.
- Preventive services will no longer reduce the annual maximum available for other dental treatment.
Expanded Dental Plan rates
| Pay schedule | Employee only | Employee + spouse | Employee + child(ren) | Family coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paid every two weeks | $16.02 | $36.04 | $34.44 | $52.06 |
| Paid monthly | $34.70 | $78.09 | $74.61 | $112.80 |
| 18-pay schedule | $23.13 | $52.06 | $49.74 | $75.20 |
| Monthly increase from 2026 | $5.83 | $13.13 | $12.55 | $18.98 |
All rates are deducted every pay period, effective Jan. 1, 2027.
