The MIT Graduate Student Dental Plan is offered by MIT through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. It is available to all MIT graduate students enrolled in a degree-granting program. It is separate from the MIT student health plans. This coverage is optional and enrollment is not automatic. Dental insurance is not required by law, and students are responsible for premiums and any dental bills they incur.
How do I enroll?
To sign up between September 1 and September 15, visit benone.wageworks.com/mit/register. If you have a qualifying life event and need to sign up at another time of year, download and fill out the Blue Cross Blue Shield enrollment form, and bring it to the Health Plans Office at E23-308 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
What does the plan cover?
Covered in full: Routine diagnostic and preventative services once every six months, including emergency exams and periodic X-rays.
Covered at 80 percent after $50 deductible per member per year: Other dental services, such as fillings (tooth-color or silver), root canal therapy, crowns, and dentures. Download the Summary of Benefits for more information.
How much does it cost?
For 2017-2018:
- Individuals: $397.20 per year ($33.10 per month).
- Families: $1,004.52 per year ($83.71 per month). Note that the family rate is the same whether you choose to enroll only your spouse/partner, only your child(ren), or both; and the cost is the same regardless of the number of children enrolled.
The plan is billed in full once a year, so you will receive one charge for the whole year on your student account.
For more information, visit our Graduate Student Dental Plan FAQ.
