Boise State’s Dental Plan through BlueCross of Idaho utilizes a PPO provider network regardless of the type of medical plan you have selected. With this plan you can use any provider you want — but you may save money when using BlueCross of Idaho’s in-network dental providers.
FY26 Employee Dental Premiums
Employee contributions for dental premiums are deducted from the first two paychecks each month and go towards coverage for the following month (i.e., premiums for January are pulled from December’s paycheck). Please refer to the chart below for bi-weekly premiums.
Bi-Weekly Dental Rates Employees
| Coverage Tier | Full-Time Employees (30-40 hours per week) | Part-Time Employees (20-29 hours per week) |
|---|---|---|
| Employee Only | $6.04 | $6.89 |
| Employee & Spouse | $19.36 | $22.08 |
| Employee & Child | $18.78 | $21.42 |
| Employee & Chidren | $37.38 | $42.64 |
| Employee, Spouse & Child | $32.09 | $36.61 |
| Employee, Spouse & Children | $54.70 | $62.40 |
Dental Coverages
| Blue Cross of Idaho Dental Benefits | BCI Out-of-Network | BCI In-Network |
|---|---|---|
| Deductible (Per Person) | $50 for non-preventative | $50 for non-preventative |
| Preventive & Diagnostic: Exams and cleanings, x-rays (twice a year) | 70% | 100% |
| Basic: Fillings | 50% | 80% |
| Basic: Root Canals, Extractions, Periodontics | 50% | 80% |
| Major Services: Crowns, Crown Build-ups, Bridges, Dentures | 50% | 50% |
| Annual Maximum Benefit: | $1500 | $1500 |
| Child Orthodontic Services: | 50% | 50% |
| Orthodontic Lifetime Max: | $1000 | $1000 |
| Waiting Period for Orthodontic Services: | 12 Months | 12 Months |
FY26 Boise State (Employer) Dental Premiums
Boise State University (employer) contributes toward the cost of your medical and dental insurance premiums. This means the university pays a portion of the total bi-weekly premium. Please refer to the following bulleted list for details on the premium amounts covered by Boise State.
Boise State Dental Contribution
- Contribution for Full-Time employee: $14.37
- Contribution for Part-Time employee: $11.50