- Paying for Services
- BC/BS Insurance
- BC/BS Summary of Benefits
- Insurance Selection Process
- For Families
- For Domestic Partners
- For Post-doctoral Fellows
- For Eastman Dental Center
- For SON
- Study Abroad
- Pharmacy Discount Program
- Dental Insurance
- 0607 Brochure (PDF)
- 0607 Enroll Form (PDF)
- Choosing Ins. Guidelines
Questions
If you have questions about the dental insurance offered by the Eastman Dental Center, call (585) 275-5000.
UHS is accredited by The Joint Commission
Dental Insurance for Students, Dental Insurance, Dental, Teeth
Dental Insurance for Students
The enrollment period to enroll in the dental plan for 2007-08 is now closed.
(The next enrollment period is September 1-October 31, 2008.)
The UR Medical Center Division of Eastman Dental Center and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield of the Rochester Region offer the University Student Dental Plan for students. Coverage for the plan is from September 1 through August 31. Please note that this plan is offered by the Eastman Dental Center, not the University Health Service. We include information about the dental plan on the UHS web site for the convenience of full-time students at the University of Rochester. If you have questions about the dental plan for students, please call their office at (585)275-5000.
Enrollment Period
This plan has a specific enrollment period, which is September 1 through October 31. Students must enroll during this time to participate in the dental plan for the year. (Note: The enrollment period to enroll in the dental plan for 2007-08 is now closed.)
Students who are not enrolled in the plan can use the services of the Eastman Dental Center and the SMH Eastman Department of Dentistry on a fee-for-service basis. Students may find it helpful to inquire about the fees for dental care before receiving care.
Location
The dental services are provided by the:
- Eastman Dental Center at 625 Elmwood Avenue near the UR Medical Center.
- Eastman Department of Dentistry of Strong Memorial Hospital, which is located on the 4th floor of the Ambulatory Care Facility of Strong Memorial Hospital.
Scheduling an Appointment
Call (585)275-5000 to schedule an appointment at either location.
Brochure and Enrollment Form
The brochure for the student dental plan provides information about cost, services covered, enrollment in the plan. Students can enroll in the dental plan only during the enrollment dates (September 1 - October 31). Each year in August/early September, the Eastman Dental Center mails the enrollment form and brochure to students. If you do not receive this mailing, you can print the brochure from this page.
- Letter to Full-time Students (PDF) This letter provides an introduction to the dental plan.
- The Dental Brochure (PDF) The brochure for 2007-08.
If you have questions about health insurance, contact the UHS Insurance Advisor at insurance@uhs.rochester.edu or 585-275-2637
Please send questions about the technical structure/operation to the UHS Web Master
