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Dental Plan

Boise State’s Dental Plan through BlueCross of Idaho utilizes a PPO provider network regardless of the type of medical plan you have selected. With this plan you can use any provider you want — but you may save money when using BlueCross of Idaho’s in-network dental providers.

FY26 Dental Premiums

Employee contributions for dental premiums are deducted from the first two paychecks each month and go towards coverage for the following month (i.e., premiums for January are pulled from December’s paycheck). Please refer to the chart below for bi-weekly premiums.

Employee OnlyEmployee + SpouseEmployee + ChildEmployee + ChildrenEmployee + Spouse + ChildEmployee + Spouse + Children
Dental Premium$6.04$19.36$18.78$37.38$32.09$54.70

Dental Coverages

Blue Cross of Idaho Dental BenefitsBCI Out-of-NetworkBCI In-Network
Deductible (Per Person)$50 for non-preventative$50 for non-preventative
Preventive & Diagnostic:
Exams and cleanings, x-rays (twice a year)		70%100%
Basic: Fillings50%80%
Basic: Root Canals, Extractions, Periodontics50%80%
Major Services:
Crowns, Crown Build-ups, Bridges, Dentures		50%50%
Annual Maximum Benefit:$1500$1500
Child Orthodontic Services:50%50%
Orthodontic Lifetime Max:$1000$1000
Waiting Period for Orthodontic Services:12 Months12 Months