Delta Dental posts enrollment gain

Delta Dental posts enrollment gain

Delta Dental of California, Pennsylvania, and affiliated companies in 15 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico announced that they added nearly 1.2 million enrollees in 2008.

The nonprofit holding company, which operates under a single, shared management structure, also retained 97% of its previous enrollment, the company announced.

Delta Dental of California gained more than 320,000 commercial enrollees in 2007, while Delta Dental Insurance, a for-profit affiliate that operates in nine states, added nearly 324,000 enrollees. Delta Dental of Pennsylvania added 225,500 new enrollees.

"Given the current economic climate, we're pleased that our enrollment continued to grow in 2008, with another 300,000 already on the books for 2009," said President and CEO Gary Radine in a press release. "Dental coverage continues to be an important benefit, and one with potentially far-reaching consequences in terms of overall health, so we're pleased that our clients recognize the importance of offering this coverage to their employees."