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Retirement decisions are among the most important you’ll ever make, and the key to success includes a well thought-out plan. We have all of the information and resources you need to begin on your path to retirement from the University of Colorado.
Choose the mandatory retirement plan
you participate in from the options below
University of Colorado 401(a) PERA Defined Benefit
Save more with a voluntary plan
Related Resources
Below, we have a collection of Medicare and Social Security information to supplement your plan-specific retirement information.
Social Security
Social Security Retirement Benefits 2025
Windfall Elimination Provision
Who do I contact – Social Security or Medicare?
How to Apply Online for Medicare Only
How to Apply for Medicare Part B During Your Special Enrollment Period
Medicare
Still working? See if you need to enroll in Medicare yet.
How to Apply for Medicare Part B During Your Special Enrollment Period
Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans
Getting Started: Medicare Supplement Insurance
Staying Healthy: Medicare’s Preventive Services
Medicare Coverage Outside the United States
Who do I contact – Social Security or Medicare?
How to Apply Online for Medicare Only
Colorado SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) helps Medicare enrollees navigate the Medicare system and provides free, unbiased and individualized information. Housed within the Division of Insurance, Colorado SHIP has 17 local locations at partner agencies around the state. Additionally, the Colorado Senior Medicare Patrol or SMP (1-800-503-5190, dora_seniormedicarepatrol@state.co.us), helps Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect and report health care fraud, errors and abuse.