Surviving Spouse

CU provides medical and dental benefits for the surviving spouses (including common-law, civil union or domestic partners) and dependent children of active or retired Faculty or University Staff members who participated in the CU 401(a) Retirement Plan. Coverage will continue if you and your dependent(s) were covered by CU's health plans at the time of the employee’s or retiree’s death. To report a death and to file a life insurance claimClaimA written request such as a reimbursement of a health care expense made by you or your health care provider to the plan administrator whether is medical, dental, vision or a flexible spending account., please speak to a benefits professional, by calling Employee Services at 303-860-4200, option 3.