Dental Plan Eligibility for Dependents
Dependents of Employees may be eligible for dental coverage if they fall into one of the following categories:
- Legal spouse
- Same-sex domestic partner or civil union partner
- Eligible children under age 26 (including stepchildren, foster children, adopted children or children an employee is legally required to support)
A list of the documentation required for dependents can be found on the State website.
When Dental Plan Coverage Begins
| Employee Type | Coverage | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Month Faculty hired 9/1 | Benefits (medical, prescription, dental) effective 9/1 | Ex: Faculty hired 9/1, benefits effective 9/1 |
| 10-Month fired after 9/1 | Benefits (medical, prescription, dental) effective 60 days from hire date | Ex: Faculty/Staff hired 10/1, benefits effective 12/1 |
| 12-Month Faculty hired 9/1 or after, Regular Full-Time Staff |
Benefits (medical, prescription, dental) effective 60 days from hire date | Ex: Faculty/Staff hired 10/1, benefits effective 12/1 |
Available Dental Plans
- Dental Expense Plan (PPO)
- A traditional indemnity plan, administered by Aetna and Horizon, allows members to obtain services from any licensed dentist.
- Dental Plan Organizations (DPOs)
- Individual plans that offer services only through networks of participating dentists. There is one DPO plan available (Aetna DMO).
For more information about any participating plan, speak with a plan representative. Contact information can be found on the New Jersey Division of Pensions and Benefits Plan Contacts page.
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How to Enroll
Step 1
First time users:
- Visit nj.gov/treasury/pensions
- Click on Access Benefitsolver
- Click on Register
- Enter the requested registration information
- Confirm your new password, then click “continue” to return to this page and login to Benefitsolver
Already have an account:
- Visit my.state.nj.us
- Login by entering your username and password
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