This Site Enrollment Newly hired employees have 60 days from the date of hire or the date they become eligible to enroll in a dental plan.
Eligible employees can also enroll during the annual open enrollment period.
Newly hired represented employees are restricted to enrollment in a State-sponsored prepaid dental plan, until they have completed 24 months of State service. At the end of the 24 month period they will have 60 days to elect or change to the indemnity plan. The open enrollment period for the State Dental Program is normally held each year during the month of September through mid-October. The effective date for all actions taken will be January 1st of the following year. Gray Davis, Governor.