As an eligible Visiting Scholar/Researcher, you are able to enroll in a voluntary dental plan during your stay at UC Merced

Enrolling in one of the dental plans is strictly voluntary, but obtaining dental insurance will help you pay for the cost of a routine check-up including the unexpected procedures such as a crown or a root canal, which could be quite expensive if you are paying out of your own pocket.

As a Visiting Scholar/Researcher, you will have the option to purchase either a DHMO or DPPO plan.

The entire enrollment and payment process is handled directly on dental insurance carrier website. The monthly premium will vary based on your age and location. In order to receive an exact monthly premium amount quote, you will need to provide your information to the dental insurance carriers as part of the voluntary dental enrollment process.

The chart below will give you a general idea on how much each plan will cost per month:

Plan Options	Insurance Carrier	Estimated Monthly Plan Rates	How to Enroll
DHMO	Dental Health Services	Visiting Scholar: as low as $6.95 Visiting Scholar plus 1 Dependent: as low as $12.95 Family: as low as $16.95	Click to begin DHMO Enrollment For assistance with reviewing plan options, pricing and enrollment, please call 866-756-4529 Use Broker ID: 4822 during the enrollment process
DPPO	Ameritas	Rates based on age and zip code	Click to begin DPPO Enrollment For assistance with reviewing plan options, pricing and enrollment, please call 888-336-7601