# Dental & Vision Insurance

Group dental/vision insurance is currently available to eligible employees through the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), with coverage at the employee’s cost.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> At times, Foothills may offer opportunities to participate in dental and vision plans that are not organized through the <span class="glossary-term" data-term="Unitarian Universalist Association — national network and support body for UU congregations.">UUA,</span> in order to offer fair/affordable coverage. </span>In keeping with the <span class="glossary-term" data-term="Unitarian Universalist Association — national network and support body for UU congregations.">UUA,</span> Foothills currently defines eligible employees as those who work at least 750 hours per year.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Employees are eligible to gain coverage on their first day of work.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>However, eligible employees *must* enroll within the first 60 days from the hire date to avoid having to submit evidence of insurability or, for dental/vision insurance, having waiting periods for certain services. Specific plan information is available on the <span class="glossary-term" data-term="Unitarian Universalist Association — national network and support body for UU congregations.">UUA</span> website. Family members may be added at the employee's expense.

COBRA dental/vision coverage continuation election/refusal materials will be sent to the employee once <span class="glossary-term" data-term="Unitarian Universalist Association — national network and support body for UU congregations.">UUA</span> has been notified of their end of service.