2026–27 plan year information

This page provides details about the 2026–27 benefits plan year. For plan year 2025–26 (ending June 30, 2026) information, visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

These benefits are for employees who participated in the University of Colorado PERA Retirement Plans, have officially retired with PERA from the university and are not eligible for Medicare. Learn more.

What plans am I eligible for?

Status Medical plans Dental plans Life insurance
Non-Medicare Eligible Retiree & Dependent(s)DependentAn employee’s spouse, common-law spouse, civil union partner, domestic partner, children under the age of 27, and qualifying disabled children over age 27 of the employee or of the spouse/partner who are biological, legally adopted or for whom there are parental responsibility documents issued by a court.  CU Health Plan - Exclusive

CU Health Plan - High Deductible

CU Health Plan - Kaiser

CU Health Plan - Pathway		 Delta Essential

OR

Delta Choice		 Basic Term Life 

Optional Term Life 

 
Retiree or DependentDependentAn employee’s spouse, common-law spouse, civil union partner, domestic partner, children under the age of 27, and qualifying disabled children over age 27 of the employee or of the spouse/partner who are biological, legally adopted or for whom there are parental responsibility documents issued by a court.  is/or becomes Medicare eligible The University does not offer any medical/dental benefits for PERA retirees and/or dependents who are or become Medicare eligible. PERA retirees must contact PERA for health coverage options. Basic Term Life 

Optional Term Life 
 

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Medical plans

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Click for CU Health Plan - High Deductible

Click for CU Health Plan - Kaiser

Click here to view CU Health Plan - Pathway

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Dental plans

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All plans include following coverage:

  • 100% preventive care coverage and four yearly cleanings (regular and periodontal)
  • Two yearly fluoride treatments (all ages)
  • Right Start 4 Kids Program 

Life Insurance

For details on your life insurance options, see the Basic Term Life and Optional Term Life pages.

Retiring soon? See your options for current plan yearPlan YearThe date span from July 1 to June 30. , ending June 30.