DENTAL BENEFITS 

The Superior Officers Council currently sponsors four dental plans for our retired members. The UnitedHealthcare National Preferred Provider (National Options PPO 10), the UnitedHealthcare DHMO (National Select Managed Care), the SOC Buy-Up Plan, and the Comp Benefits Plan, administered by Humana (Florida residents only). The open enrollment period for dental plans starts November 1 and continues through November 30th of each year. Members who are enrolled in the SOC Buy-Up plan signed on for a two-year commitment, members will be able to enroll in another plan when their two-year commitment is satisfied. Members can find highlighted plan information and frequently asked questions here. Please click here to view the FAQ. Members can also visit the SOC dental landing page to search for a provider, view schedule of benefits and obtain plan group numbers.


The Superior Officers Buy-Up plan is an enhanced member cost share plan underwritten by Dentcare, administered by Healthplex and UnitedHealthcare. The Buy-Up plan is now utilizing the UnitedHealthcare PPO 20 dental network. This plan, with its low monthly premiums paid through either a payroll or pension deduction consists of over 104,000 nationwide participating dentists. Most procedures are covered at no cost when provided by an In-network provider.




NYPD SOC Dental Plan

The UnitedHealthcare National Preferred Provider (National Options PPO 10):

  • SOC’s default premium free plan.
  • Consists of over 67,000 nationwide participating dentists to choose from.
  • Copayments for many procedures.
  • Minimal out of network reimbursement.
  • Annual family maximum of $2,000.

The UnitedHealthcare Exclusive Network Dental Plan:

  • Members can select any dentist from a network of providers for their families’ dental needs.
  • Consists of over 85,000 nationwide participating dentists to choose from.
  • Covers a wide range of procedures with little or no co-pay.
  • Implant Coverage is available, with co-pays.
  • No out of network reimbursement.
  • No annual family maximum.

The SOC Buy-up Plan:

  • This enhanced cost share plan has low monthly premiums paid through either a payroll or pension deduction.
  • Consists of over 104,000 nationwide participating dentists to choose from.
  • Reduces member out-of-pocket costs with most procedures covered at no cost.
  • Annual maximum of $3,000 per individual.