Administrative Information

Privacy Information

During the administration of the dental plan, the plan and claims administrators may come into contact with what is considered “protected health information” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The University has taken specific steps to protect and limit access to this information. For example, the University has:

Designated a privacy Office.

Developed privacy policies and procedures

Implemented safeguards to protect against improper disclosure

Provided a complaint resolution process

Developed sanctions for employees and business partners that violate privacy policies

Established confidentiality agreements with business associates

As part of our compliance efforts, we must provide a privacy notice to employees. If you would like to review the privacy policies and procedures, receive another copy of the privacy notice or just need more information, please contact the Benefits Office.

While this Summary Plan Description summarizes the major provisions of this plan, it does not provide you with every plan detail. The plan documents, which govern this plan, provide full details. If there are any discrepancies between this Summary Plan Description and the legal plan documents, the legal plan documents control.