Postdoctoral Fellows who are paid a salary or stipend by or through Brown University are eligible to enroll in a University-provided dental plan. Brown offers dental coverage through Delta Dental of Rhode Island, with two plan options available: Comprehensive and Plus.

The Plus plan includes all benefits of the Comprehensive plan, along with enhanced coverage for certain services—such as dental implants and orthodontia for dependent children. Eligible dependents may be covered until age 26.

Plan resources:

• Delta Dental Plan Comparison Sheet
• Delta Dental of Rhode Island - PPO Plus Premier
• Delta Dental Summary Plan Description

Employee contribution rates for dental plans are available in the 2026 Faculty & Staff Rates document. Contributions are deducted from your paycheck on a post-tax basis. 

Please note:

• The employer contribution is $18.30, regardless of the dental plan or level of coverage.
• No tax offset subsidy is provided for the dental plan. 

For additional information, see Article 20: Insurance (page 44) of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

Last updated: January 23, 2026