WTU's Dental and Optical Benefits

All DCPS employees in the WTU bargaining unit are entitled to dental and optical benefits through the Union. It is administered through the DCPS Benefits team.

• Dental Benefits

The WTU offers two dental plan options: In-Network Only and PPO provided by United Healthcare Dental.

• Optical Benefits

Optical benefits are provided by United Healthcare Vision. Enrollment in these plans is automatic for ‘Employee Only’ coverage. However, if you need to add dependents to your Dental or Optical coverage, you must complete this in PeopleSoft during new hire enrollment, open enrollment, or 31 calendar days after a qualifying life event. For more information on these benefit plans and enrollment information for both Dental and Optical coverage, please contact the DCPS Benefits team at [email protected] or (202) 442-4090.

Contacts for Dental and Optical benefits are provided below:

Dental Plan United Healthcare

Dental 800.445.9090 https://www.myuhcdental.com

Optical Plan United Healthcare

Vision 800.638.3120 https://www.myuhcvision.com