• Portland/Vancouver Locals 4, 8, 40, 92
• Retirees / Survivors living in the Portland / Vancouver Area
• Oregon/Washington Dental Service (Delta Dental)
• Oregon Kaiser Dental Plan
• Blue Cross of Oregon Dentacare
Eligible families in the Portland/Vancouver Area are offered a choice of dental plans. The choice is made when eligibility is first obtained. Plans may be changed during a choice period each year, in May with coverage under the new plan beginning July 1. In addition to the May choice period, members may change their dental plan once at any time during the Plan Year (July 1-June 30). You must give the Benefit Plans Office written notice of your change. The Benefit Plans Office will provide written confirmation of the change and notice of the effective date. Retirees and Survivors are also offered a choice when they move into a new area where more than one plan is available.
If you are a new eligible, or if you want to change dental plans, complete a Dental Program Choice Form and mail to the Benefit Plans office. Choice forms are available at the Locals or the Benefit Plans office.
The Dental Plans are briefly described in this section. You will be furnished with a Supplemental Summary Plan Description for your Dental Plan at the time you become eligible. You can also obtain a copy at your Local or by contacting the Benefit Plans Office or your Area Welfare Director.
