Fact Sheet for Surviving Spouses

Important Information before you get started!

This fact sheet is for Surviving Spouses of Faculty or University Staff members who participated in the CU 401(a) retirement plan whether they were active employees or retirees at time of death.  If you have questions regarding eligibility, please contact Employee Services’ Benefits Administration at 303-860-4200, option 3. 

Surviving Spouse benefit and eligibility

Enrollment – active and retiree Surviving Spouse

Premium payments

Termination/Ineligibility of Surviving Spouse benefit

Last updated: 9/17/2018