Dental and Vision
Benefits
Employees represented by UUP and CSEA may be eligible for dental and vision benefits through their union-sponsored benefit funds. Coverage is provided separately from New York State health insurance and generally requires enrollment with the appropriate benefit fund. Review your employee group below for eligibility, enrollment information, provider contacts, and benefit details
Quick Facts
✅ Available to employees eligible for NYSHIP participation
✅ Available even if you decline NYSHIP health insurance coverage
✅ 28-day waiting period applies
✅ Employee and dependent enrollment required
✅ Dental and vision coverage provided through the UUP Benefit Trust Fund.
Dental Coverage
Provider: Delta Dental of New York
Phone: 800-471-7093
Website: Delta Dental UUP
Services Include:
- Participating provider network
- Dental claim form available online
- Coverage details available through the UUP Benefit Trust Fund
Vision Coverage
Provider: Davis Vision
Phone: 888-588-4823
Website: Davis Vision
Highlights:
- Eye exam and eyewear benefit every 12 months
- One pair of covered eyeglasses available through participating providers
- Contact lens option available with applicable copayment
- Partial reimbursement available for non-participating providers
- Eligible dependent children covered until age 25 regardless of student status.
Quick Facts
✅ Available to employees eligible for NYSHIP participation
✅ Available even if you decline NYSHIP health insurance coverage
✅ 28-day waiting period applies
✅ Employee and dependent enrollment required
✅ Benefits provided through the CSEA Employee Benefit Fund
Dental Coverage
Provider: CSEA Dental Plan
Phone: 800-323-2732
Website: CSEA Employee Benefit Fund
Highlights:
- Comprehensive exam and cleaning every 6 months
- Participating provider network available
- Partial reimbursement for non-participating providers
- Dependent children age 19-24 eligible if full-time students
Vision Coverage
Provider: Davis Vision
Phone: 800-999-5431
Website: Davis Vision
Highlights:
- Adults: vision benefit every 24 months
- Children under age 19: every 12 months
- Eye exam and eyeglasses available through participating providers
- Contact lens option available
- Partial reimbursement for out-of-network providers
- Student verification required for eligible dependents ages 19-24
When does coverage begin?
Eligible employees may enroll after completing the required 28-day waiting period.
Coverage is not automatic and requires enrollment with the applicable benefit fund.
Do I need to enroll if I waive NYSHIP health insurance?
Yes. Eligible employees may still receive dental and vision benefits even if they
choose not to enroll in NYSHIP health insurance coverage.
Are my dependents eligible?
Dependent eligibility varies by bargaining unit. Review the UUP or CSEA section above
for specific dependent eligibility requirements.
Where can I find participating providers?
Provider directories are available directly through Delta Dental and Davis Vision.
Human Resources
Whitman Hall, Room 260
934-420-2107
hr@farmingdale.edu
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:45pm
Summer Hours 8:30am-4:30pm
For Benefits questions/information, email benefits@farmingdale.edu.
For Payroll questions, email payroll@farmingdale.edu.
For Student Employment questions, email studentemployment@farmingdale.edu