Support Staff Dental Comparison Charts
Columbia University offers four comprehensive dental plans, one provided by EmblemHealth Dental, and three options from Aetna Dental. View the benefits coverage and costs below and compare all plans.
SSA & TWU
- Benefit
- Preventive and Diagnostic Services (examinations, cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments,* space maintainers*)
- In-Network
- 100%
- Out-of-Network
- Reimbursement subject to established plan schedule
- Benefit
- Basic Services (extractions, root canals, gum disease, oral surgery, anesthesia, pain relief, denture repair, tests, lab exams)
- In-Network
- 100%
- Out-of-Network
- Reimbursement subject to established plan schedule
- Benefit
- Major Services (dentures, crowns)
- In-Network
- 100%
- Out-of-Network
- Reimbursement subject to established plan schedule
- Benefit
- Maximum Annual Benefit
- In-Network
- $1,200
- Out-of-Network
- $1,200
* For dependent children only.
2024 Dental Plan Comparison Chart
- Benefit
- Preventive
- Aetna Dental Network
- 100%
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- 100%
- Out-of-Network*
- 100%
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- 100%
- Benefit
- Annual Deductible (per person)
- Aetna Dental Network
- $25
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- None
- Out-of-Network*
- $25
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- None
- Benefit
- Basic Restorative Care
- Aetna Dental Network
- 80%
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- 100%
- Out-of-Network*
- 80%
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- 100%
- Benefit
- Major Restorative Care
- Aetna Dental Network
- 50%
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- 60%
- Out-of-Network*
- 50%
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- 60%
- Benefit
- Annual Maximum Benefit (per person)
- Aetna Dental Network
- $1,500
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- $1,750
- Out-of-Network*
- $1,500
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- None
- Benefit
- Orthodontia
- Aetna Dental Network
- 50%
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- 50%
- Out-of-Network*
- 50%
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- $2,400 member copay applies per lifetime, plan pays remainder
- Benefit
- Orthodontic Lifetime Maximum (per person)
- Aetna Dental Network
- $1,500
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- $1,750
- Out-of-Network*
- $1,500
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- 24 months of comprehensive orthodontic treatment, plus 24 months of retention
* The percentage paid by Aetna Dental is limited to network-negotiated fees. If you use an out-of-network dentist, reimbursement will be based on network fees.
** The Aetna DMO plan requires that you select a primary care dentist from the list of providers in the Aetna DMO network.
NUSS, Local 2110 & TWU Lamont
- Benefit
- Preventive and Diagnostic Services (examinations, cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments,* space maintainers*)
- In-Network
- 100%
- Out-of-Network
- Reimbursement subject to established plan schedule
- Benefit
- Basic Services (extractions, root canals, gum disease, oral surgery, anesthesia, pain relief, denture repair, tests, lab exams)
- In-Network
- 100%
- Out-of-Network
- Reimbursement subject to established plan schedule
- Benefit
- Major Services (dentures, crowns)
- In-Network
- 100%
- Out-of-Network
- Reimbursement subject to established plan schedule
- Benefit
- Maximum Annual Benefit
- In-Network
- Unlimited
- Out-of-Network
- Unlimited
* For dependent children only.
2024 Dental Plan Comparison Chart
- Benefit
- Preventive
- Aetna Dental Network
- 100%
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- 100%
- Out-of-Network*
- 100%
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- 100%
- Benefit
- Annual Deductible (per person)
- Aetna Dental Network
- $25
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- None
- Out-of-Network*
- $25
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- None
- Benefit
- Basic Restorative Care
- Aetna Dental Network
- 80%
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- 100%
- Out-of-Network*
- 80%
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- 100%
- Benefit
- Major Restorative Care
- Aetna Dental Network
- 50%
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- 60%
- Out-of-Network*
- 50%
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- 60%
- Benefit
- Annual Maximum Benefit (per person)
- Aetna Dental Network
- $1,500
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- $1,750
- Out-of-Network*
- $1,500
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- None
- Benefit
- Orthodontia
- Aetna Dental Network
- 50%
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- 50%
- Out-of-Network*
- 50%
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- $2,400 member copay applies per lifetime, plan pays remainder
- Benefit
- Orthodontic Lifetime Maximum (per person)
- Aetna Dental Network
- $1,500
- Columbia Preferred Dental Network
- $1,750
- Out-of-Network*
- $1,500
- vs. Aetna DMO Network**
- 24 months of comprehensive orthodontic treatment, plus 24 months of retention
* The percentage paid by Aetna Dental is limited to network-negotiated fees. If you use an out-of-network dentist, reimbursement will be based on network fees.
** The Aetna DMO plan requires that you select a primary care dentist from the list of providers in the Aetna DMO network.