University of Miami

Student Dental and Vision Insurance Plans for the 2025-2026 School Year

Spring Open Enrollment Begins January 1, 2026

We are pleased to offer University of Miami students and their dependents access to voluntary dental and vision insurance through MetLife and Superior Vision by MetLife. Enrollment is open to all students and you do not need to be enrolled in the USHIP plan to participate.

Enrollment and Effective Date Information

Fall: June 1 – December 15, 2025 (plan effective date August 1)

  • Dental: 12 and 6-month plans available 
    • MetLife Dental PDP
    • MetLife Dental HMO**
  • Vision: annual plan*

 Spring: January 1 – May 15, 2026 (plan effective date February 1)

  • Dental: 6-month plan (plan effective date February 1
    • MetLife Dental PDP
    • MetLife Dental HMO**
  • Vision: annual plan* (plan effective date August 1)

 *Vision insurance always has an effective date of August 1 – July 31st. Enrollment aligns with the effective date and not the date of enrollment

**To use the MetLife Dental HMO you must provide a valid facility ID prior to the 20th of the month to appear on the next month’s roster. To select or update your provider, please login to your MetLife MyBenefits account.

Insurance plans

Dental

Smile with confidence! Dental insurance helps protect your smile and your budget. The PDP plan has thousands of general dentists and specialists nationwide. The DHMO is a more affordable option with a large network of dentist in Florida. With two plan options, you should be able to find a plan and a provider that meets your needs.

Vision

Keep your eyes on the prize! Choose from thousands of participating professionals including Warby Parker, America’s Best, Costco Optical, LensCrafters, Pearle Vision, Target Optical, Visionworks, and more. You can also order online at Glasses.com, Contacts Direct, and 1-800 Contacts

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