2025-2026 Dental Benefits: Residents, Fellows, Interns

Dental Plan Highlights

The University of Minnesota offers dental benefits through Delta Dental of Minnesota with access to both Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Premier providers. The different providers have different benefit levels; check your Dental Plan Description for details. Explore your coverage plan and claims via Delta Dental of Minnesota’s Secure Member Portal. Register for a Member Portal Account. 

Download Delta Dental’s Mobile App for convenient access to dentist search, claims, coverage, and your ID card right on your mobile device. Available for iOS (Apple) and Android devices. To download the app on your device, visit the App Store (Apple) or Google Play (Android) and search for Delta Dental Mobile App. 

Additional Benefit: Hearing Discount Program

Delta Dental partners with Amplifon to offer a hearing discount program to members and their dependents.

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Graduate Medical Education Residents, Fellows & Interns

Optional enrollment for Graduate Medical Education residents, fellows, and interns in the following job codes: 

  • 9554: Medical Fellow - Graduate Program
  • 9555: Medical Fellow
  • 9556: Medical Resident
  • 9559: Medical Resident - Graduate Program
  • 9568: NIH NRSA Medical Fellow
  • 9569: NIH NRSA Medical Fellow - Graduate Program
  • 9582: NIH NRSA Medical Resident
  • 9583: NIH NRSA Medical Resident - Graduate Program
Dental Plan Highlights

You have access to both Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Premier providers through Delta Dental. The different providers have different benefit levels; check the Dental Plan Description below for details.

Dental Plan Rates

Rates effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

TypeCost per pay period
Resident/Fellow only$11.03
Resident/fellow and family*$30.94

*Family = resident/fellow + dependent(s)

The rates for dental coverage for residents, fellows, and interns in job codes 9554, 9555, 9556, and 9559 are automatically deducted on a pre-tax basis.

The rates for dental coverage for residents, fellows, and interns in job codes 9568, 9569, 9582, and 9583 are automatically deducted on a post-tax basis.

Dental Plan Information
Enrollment & Change Form

Dental Plan Enrollment & Change Form (pdf)

Contact Information

Delta Dental
651-406-5916 or 1-800-553-9536

School of Dentistry Residents, Fellows & Interns

Optional enrollment for School of Dentistry residents, fellows, and interns in the following job codes: 

  • 9552: Dental Fellow Specialist
  • 9553: Dental Fellow
Dental Plan Highlights

You have access to both Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Premier providers through Delta Dental. The different providers have different benefit levels; check the Dental Plan Description below for details.

Dental Plan Rates

Rates effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

TypeCost per month
Resident/Fellow only$23.90
Resident/fellow and family*$67.03

*Family = resident/fellow + dependent(s)

Dental Plan Information
Enrollment & Change Form

Dental Plan Enrollment & Change Form (pdf)

Contact Information

Delta Dental
651-406-5916 or 1-800-553-9536

College of Veterinary Medicine Residents, Fellows & Interns

Optional enrollment for College of Veterinary Medicine residents, fellows, and interns in the following job codes:

  • 9541: Veterinary Intern
  • 9548: Veterinary Medical Resident
  • 9549: Veterinary Resident - Graduate Program
Dental Plan Highlights

You have access to both Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Premier providers through Delta Dental. The different providers have different benefit levels; check the Dental Plan Description below for details.

Dental Plan Rates

Rates effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

TypeCost per pay period
Resident/Intern only$11.03
Resident/intern and family*$30.94

*Family = resident/intern + dependent(s)

The rates for dental coverage for residents, fellows, and interns in job codes 9541, 9548, and 9549 are automatically deducted on a pre-tax basis.

Dental Plan Information
Enrollment & Change Form

Dental Plan Enrollment & Change Form (pdf)

Contact Information

Delta Dental
651-406-5916 or 1-800-553-9536