Delta Dental will offer individual coverage

Delta Dental of Massachusetts announced today that it is offering individuals the opportunity to purchase dental benefits directly from Delta Dental.

Previously, Delta Dental said its coverage could only be purchased through an employer as part of an employee benefits group plan.

Delta Dental said its decision was driven by consumer demand.

Employees at small companies that don't offer dental benefits are asking for individual coverage, and so are older consumers who are keeping their teeth longer but often lose their dental coverage after retirement, Delta Dental said.
(By Chris Reidy, Globe staff)