Improved Benefit Effective July 1, 2008: Per Person Maximum Moved From $750 to $1000!

Our dental insurance, provided through a trust fund negotiated in the union contract, is funded entirely by the University. The University's FTE contribution is $13 per week per full-time member, although MSP will be trying to bargain for a significant increase in the contribution in the next contract so as to be able to improve benefits. MTA has appointed MSP member Melissa Woodard a Trustee of the Health & Welfare Trust Fund, and she represents MSP members' interests as any changes are discussed.
 

Once a faculty member or librarian is in our bargaining unit, s/he is automatically enrolled in the dental plan after a six (6) month waiting period. A bargaining unit member's family members can also be enrolled in the plan at no cost. Contact Human Resources in 325 Whitmore if you need to change your address or add a dependent.
 

Tell your dentist that your dental plan is MetLife Dental (to log in, click on "My Benefits" under quick links, then "Sign into My Benefits" and then enter "Massachusetts Teachers Association"), 1-800-942-0854; and that our group number is MTA93994 (sometimes printed as 93994-1-G).  You may also need the unit member's Social Security Number. While your dental plan can be used with any dentist who will accept it, MetLife Dental has a list of “Preferred Providers” with whom they have negotiated lower fees, and whose services to you are therefore reimbursed at a higher rate.

The company that administers your MetLife benefits is McKenzie & Co.  If you have any questions about McKenzie & Co., please contact UMass Amherst Human Resources.