Open/Switch Enrollment for APS Employees is October 1 through 16
2026 Vision and Dental Premium Rates
Vision and Dental (non-medical) Premium Rates effective January 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)
- Bi-Monthly Employees = twice a month, 24 paychecks per year
NOTE: Due to rising healthcare costs and legislative mandates, there is a 12% premium rate increase to the medical, dental, and vision plans for 2026. For more information, please refer to the medical plan comparison page.
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 vision and dental insurance premiums 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.
| Plan | Single | Double | EE + Spouse/DP | EE + Child(ren) | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Vision | $1.47 | $2.77 | — | — | $4.07 |
| Delta Comprehensive Dental | $7.63 | — | $17.55 | $19.08 | $31.12 |
| Delta Basic Dental | $3.64 | — | $7.28 | $7.67 | $12.69 |
| Plan | Single | Double | EE + Spouse/DP | EE + Child(ren) | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Vision | $1.10 | $2.08 | — | — | $3.05 |
| Delta Comprehensive Dental | $5.72 | — | $13.16 | $14.31 | $23.34 |
| Delta Basic Dental | $2.73 | — | $5.46 | $5.75 | $9.52 |
| Plan | Single | Double | EE + Spouse/DP | EE + Child(ren) | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Vision | $0.74 | $1.39 | — | — | $2.04 |
| Delta Comprehensive Dental | $3.82 | — | $8.78 | $9.54 | $15.56 |
| Delta Basic Dental | $1.82 | — | $3.64 | $3.84 | $6.35 |
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