Effective July 1, 2026 Food Services C-Schedule Vision and Dental Premium Rates

Dental and Vision Premium Rates for Food Services/C-Schedule effective July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

Definitions (coverage categories)

Vision:

Single: Employee
Double: Employee + Spouse/DP or Employee + Child
Family: Employee + 2 or more dependents

Dental:

Single: Employee
Spouse/DP: Employee + Spouse/DP
Child (children): Employee + Child (children)
Family: Employee + Spouse/DP+ child(children)

Employee Group Definitions (for benefit premium deductions)

C-Schedule/Food Services Employees = twice a month, 18 paychecks per year (September - May)

Important Updates Regarding Benefits Premiums: During the 2026 NM Legislative session, HB 47 was passed and signed by the Governor. Effective July 1, 2026, the cost-share for voluntary medical, dental and vision plan premium rates will be 80% APS and 20% enrolled employees. This means APS will pay 80% of the premium and employees will pay 20% of the premium, regardless of each benefits-eligible employee's annual salary. As of July 1, 2026, there will only be one premium rate for each medical, dental and vision plan coverage.

Dental Plan Enhancement

Delta Dental offers Teledentistry Virtual Visits for after-hours and travel emergencies. The dental plan continues to include the Evidence-Based Dentistry program, which provides extra cleanings for specific at-risk groups.

Twice a Month Payroll Deductions

Deductions for your medical insurance premium will be taken from your paycheck on the 10th and 25th of each month. The amount shown below will be taken out of each paycheck, based on the Food Services/C-schedule of 18 paychecks for the year.

**Premium Rates For All C-Schedule Benefits Eligible Employees**
(EE 20% - APS 80% of Total Premium)
Plan	Single	Double	EE + Spouse	EE + Child(ren)	Family
Davis Vision	$0.98	$1.85	—	—	$2.71
Delta Comprehensive Dental	$5.09	—	$11.70	$12.72	$20.75
Delta Basic Dental	$2.43	—	$4.86	$5.11	$8.46