Delta Dental - Enhanced Plan

An Affordable Dental Plan with 100% Coverage for Cleanings, Exams, and X-rays and 50% Coverage for Root Canals and Implants.


enhanced plan

The Enhanced Plan is designed for those seeking an affordable dental plan with 100% coverage on most preventive dentistry services (including cleanings, exams, and x-rays) and 50% on most major dental procedures, giving individuals and families the most value for their money. Our goal is to keep your costs low while covering 50% of the cost of dental procedures such as implants, crowns, and more!

Enhanced Plan Dental Benefit & Procedure Highlights

100% coverage on most preventive services such as cleanings, exams, x-rays, and fluoride

$1000 plan year maximum (the maximum amount Delta Dental of Washington will pay per person, per benefit period)

50% coverage on fillings, crownsii, root canals, implants, non-surgical extractions, and periodontal maintenanceiii


Learn why our Enhanced Plan fits a variety of needs for dental procedures such as dental implants and preventive dental care by clicking on each profile below.



halima 

Halima is a middle-income nonprofit director who needs an affordable dental benefits plan that covers dental implants.

When I went in to see my dentist last week, she told me that I need a dental implant. I thought I could put it off because the rest of my teeth are healthy, but my dentist said that waiting could lead to more complications with even more expensive procedures later. I’m happy I found an affordable dental plan that covers dental implants so I can keep my teeth healthy, and my out-of-pocket expenses low.



jackie 

Jackie is a busy mom who knows how important preventive care is for her kids’ dental health, but she needs an affordable dental plan to cover it all.

My kids’ health is one of the most important things to me which is why I’m focused on getting affordable dental coverage that includes preventive care. A simple dental cleaning without insurance can cost over a hundred dollars! And with multiple kids, that really adds up. I know keeping my kids’ mouths healthy begins with preventive care and so an affordable dental benefits plan that prioritizes preventive coverage like Delta Dental – Enhanced Plan is the best type of dental plan for my family.

*Personas are fictional and only intended to represent possible oral health needs and situations. They are not inclusive of all needs or circumstances.

Plan Features per benefit yeari

Monthly Premium
Western/Eastern WA
Plan Year Maximum
per person
Shared Maximum Benefit
Individual Starting Rateiv
$63.75 / $55.40
$1000 None
Deductible Office Visit Copay Preventive Care
Cleanings, exams, x-rays, and fluoride
$50 None 100%
Fillings Crowns Root Canal
50% 50%ii 50%
Implants Non-Surgical Extractions Surgical Extractions
50% 50% Not Covered
Periodontal Maintenance Annual Contract Waiting Periods
50% Yes May Applyvii

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Description
100% coverage on most preventive care services and 50% on most major procedures
NEW for 2027. Fixed out-of-pocket costs, no deductible, no copays, and no plan year maximum
No waiting period and coverage that increases over the first two years you renew
Monthly Premium
Eastern WA
$55.40iv $38.50v $63.60iv
Monthly Premium
Western WA
$63.75iv $50.90v $73.15iv
Plan Year Maximum
per person
$1,000 None 1st Yr, 2nd Yr, 3rd Yr
$1000/$1250/$1500
Shared Maximum Benefit None None None
Deductible $50 None $50
Office Visit Copay None None None
Preventive Care
Cleanings, exams, x-rays, and fluoride
100% $85 Copay 100%
Fillings 50% $125 Copay 1st Yr, 2nd Yr, 3rd Yr
50%/60%/70%
Crowns 50%ii $800 Copayvi
1 crown per person per 12-month policy period
50%ii
Root Canal 50% $600 Copay
2 teeth in 12 months after purchase or renewal, once per tooth every two years after
50%
Implants 50% $2750 Copayvi
1 implant per person per 12-month policy period
50%
Non-Surgical Extractions 50% $125 Copay 50%
Surgical Extractions Not Covered $240 Copay Not Covered
Periodontal Maintenance 50% Included in Preventive Care Visit 1st Yr, 2nd Yr, 3rd Yr
50%/60%/70%
Orthodontics Not Covered Not Covered Not Covered
Cosmetic Not Covered Not Covered Not Covered
Annual Contract Yes Yes Yes
Waiting Periods May Applyvii May Applyvii None

Coverage percentages displayed in the tables above represent the percentage of the allowed amount that is covered by Delta Dental of Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is preventive dentistry and preventive dentistry services?
Preventive dentistry and preventive dentistry services are treatments intended to decrease the risk of encountering future dental issues later. These services may include dental check-ups and cleanings, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, x-rays, and oral cancer screenings. Read our guide about preventive oral health services.
What is a dental implant?
A dental implant is the artificial replacement for the root(s) of a missing tooth. Learn more about dental implants and implant coverage here.
How much is a dental implant with or without dental coverage?
In Washington State, an implant without dental coverage will cost about $3000 to $6500. Under the Enhanced Plan, implants are covered at 50% for persons ages 16 years and older after a 12-month waiting period and deductible have been met. Replacement of an existing implant is covered once every seven years and only when it cannot be repaired.
What is a root canal?
A root canal is the removal of the pulp or nerve from inside a tooth and replacement with a filling material. Learn more about root canals, why you may need one and how its' covered here.
How much is a root canal with or without dental coverage?
In Washington State, a root canal can approximately cost between $500 to $800 without insurance dental coverage. Under the Enhanced Plan, root canals are covered at 50% after a 12-month waiting period and deductible have been met.
I'm an employer looking for group dental plan options, what choices do I have?

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i These are benefit highlights only. Monthly premiums shown are examples of monthly rates for subscriber only in Washington, effective January 2027. Actual rates may vary (higher or lower) based on plan effective date, plan choice, your age, your location, number of people insured, their age, and relationship to you. For full details of plan, benefits, and pricing, please visit DeltaDentalCoversMe.com.

ii A pretreament estimate is suggested. Clinical requirements must be met, crowns covered at 50% per tooth every seven years for persons ages 12 years and older.

iii Frequency limits per service apply as outlined in the Plan Features per benefit year table.

iv Individual 12-month contracted rate.

v Individual 12-month contracted rate for ages 26-50. Actual rate may be higher or lower depending on age.

vi A pretreament estimate is suggested. Clinical requirements must be met; 1 crown and 1 implant per person per 12-month policy period.

vii This Policy has a 12-month Waiting Period that applies to certain covered procedures. This means that Delta Dental of Washington will not pay for any of these procedures until you have been enrolled in this Policy for 12 continuous months. If you were covered under a comparable full-coverage dental plan that included Major services, for at least 12 continuous months before enrolling in this Plan, any Waiting Periods will be waived—provided there was no more than a 63-day gap between your previous coverage and this Policy. To request that the waiting period be waived, you must provide details about your previous coverage.