Current Benefits Plans
We provide a robust benefits program at the University of Denver. Explore our benefits listed below:
| Core Offerings & Medical Plans | Additional Benefits |
|---|---|
| Life and Accidental Death Insurance | Employee Assistance Program |
| Short-Term and Long-Term Disability | Tuition Waiver |
| Medical Insurance (Cigna or Kaiser Permanente) | Legal & Identity Theft Protection |
| Medical Insurance for Retirees | Student Loan Assistance |
| Flexible Spending Account | Business Travel Insurance |
| Health Savings Account | Pet Insurance |
| Dental Insurance | RTD EcoPass |
| Vision Insurance | Retiree Benefits |
| Retirement Plan | Employee Discounts |
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Click links below for more information regarding benefits details, eligibility, and rates:
Insurance Plans and Providers
Short-Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
Provider: New York Life
Phone: 800-362-4462
Website: www.newyorklife.com
Medical Insurance: Kaiser Permanente
Provider: Kaiser Permanente
Phone: 844-639-8657
Portal Login: https:/kp.org/newmember Email: universityofdenver@kp.org
Medical Insurance for Retirees
DU retirees have options for health insurance based on the employee's years of service. Find out more on our Retiree Benefits site:
Dental Insurance
Provider: Delta Dental of Colorado
Phone: 800-610-0201
Website: www.deltadentalco.com
COBRA Insurance
Provider: Rocky Mountain Reserve
FSA Member Service: 888-722-1223
Website: www.rockymountainreserve.com
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Provider: Prudential/IMG Global
U.S. Toll Free: 855-847-2194
Anywhere Toll Free: 317-927-6881
Website: www.imglobal.com
Additional Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Provider: Rocky Mountain Reserve
Phone: 888-722-1223
Website: www.rockymountainreserve.com
Health Savings Account
Provider: Rocky Mountain Reserve
Phone: 888-722-1223
Website: www.rockymountainreserve.com
Legal & Identity Theft Protection
Provider: Legalshield
Phone: 1-800-654-7757
Website: www.legalshield.com/info/du
Retiree Benefits
The University of Denver is proud to provide benefits to our retirees including a Retiree Association, events and tuition waivers. Available benefits are based on years of service. Visit our Retiree Benefits site for more information:
RTD EcoPass
DU employees receive a FREE RTD Ecopass! View instructions at the link below for installing the MyRide app and utilizing this benefit:
Student Loan Assistance
Provider: Savi
Phone: 833-604-1226 (Weekdays 5:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MST)
Website: www.tiaa.org/du/student
Tuition Waiver
The tuition waiver is designed to enable benefited employees and retirees, their spouses and partners, and/or their dependent children under the age of 25 to enroll in for-credit courses at the University of Denver with reduced or no tuition charges.
Annual Notices & Eligibility
Health Plan Mandatory Notices
The Annual Notices (Spanish version) for our health plans should be reviewed by employees and their dependents. Each notice outlines the important benefits, terms, and limitations that apply to our health plans, including:
- HIPAA Special Enrollment Rights
- HIPAA Privacy Notice
- Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act
- Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act
- Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)
- Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 "Wellstone Act"
- Premium Assistance under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
- Model COBRA Continuation Coverage General Notice Instructions
- Medicare Part D
- Marketplace Notice
Eligibility for Benefits
Eligibility for DU benefit plans begins for both you and your eligible dependents on the first day of the month following your date of hire into an appointed position. If your hire date is the first of the month, your eligibility may begin on either your hire date or the first of the following month.
Eligible dependents include:
- Your legal spouse (including common-law and civil union) or domestic partner (including same and opposite sex)
- Your children up to 25 years of age (including natural or legally adopted children, stepchildren, the children of your domestic partner, and children who have been placed under your legal guardianship)
- Your children over 25 years of age who otherwise satisfy the above definition and are mentally or physically incapable of earning a living and primarily supported by you
You can make changes to your benefits during the annual Open Enrollment period in May for an effective date of July 1, or within 30 days of an IRS qualifying event.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact benefits@du.edu.
Contact
Benefits Advocate Center
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bac.duadvocates@ajg.com
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833-355-8939
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Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MST