Here are some details about this new voluntary benefit:

You purchase the plan on your own.  You are responsible for the monthly premium.  Payment options include checking/savings automatic withdraw or credit card charge on a monthly basis.  You can also prepay for an entire year by paying by check, money order or credit card. 

Not only does the plan offer low out-of-pocket expenses on procedures, it also features:

• No waiting period to get services
  
• No annual maximums
  
• No copayments for preventative services
  
• No deductibles
  
• Services available at any DHS participating dental office location.  To do a search of the network please visit www.udwdental.com

The UDW Voluntary Dental Plan is available to all union members and their dependents.  If you currently have a dental plan through the union that does not cover your children or spouse, you can now enroll just your dependents. 

You can join the dental plan by telephone at: 877.890.7023, online:  www.udwdental.com, or by completing the application which you will receive in the mail.

Call DHS toll-free at:  (877) 890-7023 if you have any questions.