Contract College Dental Plan
Contact
Anthem Dental Customer Service: (833) 821-1949
- For questions about your coverage or to obtain a replacement ID card, etc.
- Obtain your Member Authorization Form
- Suggest Anthem add an out-of-network provider to their network using the New York State Dental Plan Provider Nomination Form
- Review Frequently Asked Questions
- Understand how coordination of benefits works if you have two NYS dental policies or multiple dental policies (for example, one NYS plan and another outside plan)
Forms and Resources
- Dental Provider Directory
- If you're unable to locate a provider in your area, get instructions on how to participate in the NYS Dental Plan Limited Access Program.
- Anthem Dental Claim Form (pdf)
- NYS Dental Plan Certificate (pdf)
- Out-of-Network Reimbursement Schedule (pdf)
- Sydney Health Mobile App: find care, compare costs, check coverage and claims, view digital ID cards, etc.
Eligibility
If you are eligible for NYSHIP health insurance, you are also eligible for the NYSHIP dental insurance.
You do not need to be enrolled in health insurance to be eligible for the dental insurance.
If you enroll within your initial 28-day waiting period, coverage is effective on the 29th day.
If you do not enroll when you are first eligible, you can enroll in NYSHIP dental insurance at any time, with coverage starting the first day of the month after you provide your enrollment form and supporting documentation.
Coverage
The State of New York pays the full cost of this coverage, but you must enroll to participate in the plan.
Coverage is provided through Anthem Dental (category 954, group # 1199-0001).
Benefits are paid according to a schedule of allowable charges and are subject to an annual deductible.
Dependents up to Age 26
The NYS Department of Civil Service allows Contract College faculty and staff to continue their young adult children up to age 26 as a dependent on their New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP), which includes the Empire Plan, HMO's, and NYS dental insurance.
If you have questions concerning dependent coverage or COBRA continuation, please contact the HR Services & Transitions Center through the Benefit Services Help System or via phone at (607) 255-3936.