Dental

Dear Delta Dental Participant,

We are writing to inform you of an important update regarding your dental benefits.

With the Conference Board of Pensions’ move to transition the Retiree population to Via Benefits, the retirees will now have the option to select dental plans through the Via Benefits Exchange. As a result, the active clergy/laity group will become smaller, and Delta Dental will not maintain an active policy once most of the population exits. Therefore, the Board of Pension and Health Benefits has decided to discontinue Delta Dental coverage effective January 1, 2026

We recognize that changes to your benefits may prompt questions, and we want to assure you that we are here to assist you through this transition. We encourage you to explore plans available through healthcare.gov or GetCoveredNJ, as the Marketplace offers various plans and carrier options for you to choose from. Note, this is for active clergy/lay participants only; again, retirees will select dental coverage through Via Benefits.

If you are currently undergoing any dental treatment, we recommend discussing these changes with your dentist to ensure a smooth transition and to make any necessary arrangements.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this change, please do not hesitate to reach out to a member of the Benefits Team:

Alexa Taylor                                                          Tahnesia Gayle

We appreciate your understanding and continued support during this transition.

Grace and peace,

Rev. Elouise Hill-Challenger

Chair, Board of Pension and Health Benefits

The United Methodists of Greater New Jersey offers a voluntary dental plan with three options through Delta Dental:

• DeltaCare (Prepaid DMO) Plan
• Delta Dental  Preferred (PPO) High Plan
• Delta Dental Preferred (PPO) Low Plan

Enrollment is available to any retiree, part time pastor, or local church employee working part time, whose salary-paying unit has a bonafide association with the United Methodists of Greater New Jersey, or any church of the United Methodists of Greater New Jersey.

Child dependents are eligible for coverage until the end of the month in which they turn 26.

For enrollments and changes, please request an enrollment/change packet from Alexa Taylor. Be sure to indicate your plan choice, Pre-Paid DMO, High PPO Plan, or Low PPO Plan on the enrollment form. Identification cards will be sent to the participant by the insurance company upon enrollment.

Enrollment must be completed during the first thirty-one (31) days of initial appointment/employment date. Late applicants (after the initial 31-day “window”) may enroll in the Plan during the annual open enrollment period in November of each year. The effective date for all plans in open enrollment is January 1st.

Once you’ve enrolled in a plan you can get more information about your plan, enrollment, claims and other information by going to the www.deltadentalnj.com website.

Dental insurance is a voluntary program and payment is the responsibility of the insured. Dental insurance premium bills are mailed to the insured two weeks prior to the start of each quarter.

• First quarter: Bill date December 15. Payment due by January 1.
• Second quarter: Bill date March 15. Payment due by April 1.
• Third quarter: Bill date June 15. Payment due by July 1.
• Fourth quarter: Bill date September 15. Payment due by October 1.

Send premium payments by check payable to “GNJAC DENTAL” to:

United Methodists of Greater New Jersey
Dental Payment
205 Jumping Brook Road
Neptune, NJ 07753