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The UFT Welfare Fund provides dental benefits through two programs: the Scheduled Benefit Plan, which provides services through the Welfare Fund panel of dentists or a dentist of your choice; and Dentcare, a no-cost dental HMO.
- Scheduled Benefit Plan
Within the Scheduled Benefit Plan there are two (2) options...
- Participating Providers
Within the Scheduled Benefit Plan there is a dental panel...
- Dental HMO Plan
The Dental Transfer Form is also available by calling the...
- Coverage Options
There is also a Dental Open Enrollment Period every year in...
- Special Coordination of Benefits
However, payments for upgraded or non-covered services will...
- Scheduled Benefit Plan
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Who can get dental care if I'm enrolled in UFT?
How does the UFT Welfare Fund provide dental benefits?
How many UFT participating dentists are there?
Does UFT direct access reimburse my dentist?
If you or a member of your family who is covered for dental benefits wish to use a Participating Dentist, select one from the Directory of Participating Dentists and call for an appointment. You can also search for a participating dentist on this website.
Within the Scheduled Benefit Plan there are two (2) options available: Participating Panel Program (NY and Florida) - provided by Self Insured Dental Services (SIDS). Or in Florida - Florida PPO Panel. Direct Reimbursement (using a non-participating dentist).
UFT Direct Access is a dental membership plan made specifically for families of UFT members that gives you discounts on nearly all dental procedures. Unlike traditional insurance plans, UFT Direct Access offers pre-negotiated rates so there is never any surprise about what you pay at the dentist.
The plan does not meet minimum creditable coverage requirements under state or federal law and is not a qualified Health Plan under the Affordable Care Act. The plan provides discounts at participating providers on certain dental services.
Visit the UFT Direct Access Plan. The UFT Welfare Fund provides dental benefits through two programs: the Scheduled Benefit Plan, which provides services through either a designated panel of dentists or a dentist of your choice; and Dentcare, a no-cost dental HMO.
UFT pays extremely little towards dental servces. Here is their fee schedule: https://www.uft.org/your-benefits/health-benefits/dental/scheduled-benefit-plan Under schedule of covered dental services.
