CU helps eligible employees save for retirement, by generously contributing to a Mandatory Retirement Plan. CU also provides eligible employees with the opportunity to bolster their retirement savings with Voluntary Plan options.
| Retirement plans | Plan Administrator | Plan Administrator |
|---|---|---|
| University Retirement Plans (URP) | ||
| University of Colorado 401(a) - Mandatory Plan | TIAA | www.tiaa.org/cu 1-800-842-2252 |
| University of Colorado 403(b) - Voluntary Plan | TIAA | |
| PERA Plans | ||
| PERA Defined Benefit (DB) - Mandatory Plan | PERA | www.copera.org Local: 303-832-9550 Toll Free: 1-800-759-7372 |
| PERA Defined Contribution (DC) - Mandatory Plan (new hire/newly eligible 1/1/19 or later may be eligible) |
PERA | |
| PERA 401(k) - Voluntary Plan | PERA/Voya | |
| PERA 457 - Voluntary Plan | PERA/Voya | |
*Benefits Eligibility Matrix - details job codes and classifications and their corresponding eligible benefits.
Which plan will I be placed in?
DB or DC: What's the difference?
Understand the basics of a defined contribution and a defined benefit retirement plan to make the best decision for your financial future.
Click on a tile to learn more about CU's retirement plans
