Below is a quick overview of Dental and Vision benefits for 2025. Expand each section for details and paycheck deductions.
If you’d like to download a PDF copy of your dental and vision rates, click here.
Tulane offers a dual-choice Dental Preferred Provider Option (PPO) plan through Delta Dental, with both a Low Plan and a High Plan available. Eligible employees include full-time staff scheduled to work at least 7 months and part-time staff working 50% or more of a full-time schedule for at least 7 months. See the plan details and paycheck deductions below.
| Benefit | Low Plan | High Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Annual/Calendar Year Maximum | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Annual/Calendar Year Deductible (Individual/Family) | $50 / $150 | $50 / $150 |
| Preventive Services | 100% | 100% |
| Basic Services | 80% | 80% |
| Major Services | Not Covered | 50% |
| Orthodontia Lifetime Maximum (Under 19) | Not Covered | $1,500 Lifetime Max |
Monthly Paycheck Deductions
| Coverage Level | Low Plan | High Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Only | $16.41 | $21.86 |
| Employee + Spouse | $33.91 | $45.18 |
| Employee + Child(ren) | $36.26 | $48.32 |
| Family | $59.58 | $79.39 |
For more information and resources:
- Delta Dental Plan Certificate
- Provider: Delta Dental — [Provider Search]
- Customer Service: 1-800-521-2651
- Group Number: 15266
- Delta Claim Form
Tulane offers vision insurance through EyeMed Vision Care. Two schedules of benefits apply: one for care received through EyeMed’s network of providers and one for out-of-network providers. Eligible employees include full-time staff scheduled to work at least 7 months and part-time staff working 50% or more of a full-time schedule for at least 7 months. See the plan details and paycheck deductions below.
| Benefit | In-Network Member Cost | Out-of-Network Reimbursement |
|---|---|---|
| Exam | $0 Copay | Up to $40 |
| Lenses | $20 Copay (Standard) $85–$130 Copay (Progressive) | Up to $40 |
| Frames | $150 allowance; 20% off remaining balance | Up to $80 |
| Contact Lenses Instead of Glasses Members cannot use the frame and contact allowance in the same year | ||
| Conventional/Disposable | $130 allowance; 15% off remaining balance | Up to $120 |
| Medically Necessary Contacts | $0 Copay | Up to $200 |
Members cannot use the frame allowance and the contact lens allowance in the same year. ID card not required for vision services.
Monthly Paycheck Deductions
| Coverage Level | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|
| Employee Only | $5.59 |
| Employee + Spouse | $10.62 |
| Employee + Child(ren) | $11.18 |
| Family | $16.43 |
For more information and resources:
- EyeMed Vision Plan Certificate
- EyeMed FAQs
- Provider: EyeMed — [Provider Search]
- Customer Service: 1-866-800-5457
- Group Number: 1002294
- EyeMed Claim Form
- Tulane’s Optical Shop (Tulane Medical Center, 4th floor) accepts EyeMed for glasses, contact lens fitting and dispensing, repairs, filling outside prescriptions, and providing lenses for patient-owned frames. Call 504-988-5620 or email jversfeld@tulane.edu for more information.
Controlling Health Care Costs
- Use network providers to receive a higher level of benefits.
- Request generic medications when appropriate; they’re often considerably less expensive.
- See your family physician when possible; many conditions can be treated without a specialist.
- Exercise and maintain a proper diet to help reduce doctor visits and prescriptions.
- Participate in the TU Wellness Program; see the wellness section for details.
For additional information and resources about your coverage, visit this page.
