CU provides medical and dental benefits for the surviving spouses (including common-law, civil union or domestic partners) and dependent children of an active or retired Faculty or University Staff member who participated in the CU 401(a) Retirement Plan.
These benefits are for surviving spouses covered by CU's medical and/or dental plans at the time of the employee's or retiree's death and are eligible for Medicare. Learn more.
What plans am I eligible for?
| Status | Medical plans | Dental plans |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare eligible surviving spouse & dependent(s) | CU Health Plan - Medicare OR Alternate Medicare Payment |
Delta Dental Premier |
| Surviving spouse or dependent is/or becomes Medicare eligible | CU Health Plan - Medicare Alternate Medicare Payment (if retiree is Medicare eligible) OR CU Health Plan - Medicare/High Deductible (Over/Under*) |
Delta Dental Premier |
*What if my dependent is eligible for Medicare? When at least one member is eligible for Medicare and at least one other member is non-Medicare eligible, the Over/Under option becomes available. The Medicare eligible member will be covered under CU Health Plan - Medicare and the non-Medicare eligible member will be covered under CU Health Plan - High Deductible.
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Plan rates
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