Benefits Information for Official Retirees and Former Employees
Once you are a retiree or a former employee, your benefits coverage - including premiums - changes in regard to your classification and age.
Pre-65 Official Retirees
Under 65 retirees are eligible for COBRA for up to 18 months. See COBRA Premiums to compare premium amounts.|
2025 Medical Plan Premiums |
Monthly Premium |
| Premier CDHP |
|
| Retiree Only | $781.10 |
| Retiree & Children | $1,405.95 |
| Retiree & Spouse | $1,718.40 |
| Retiree & Family | $2,343.27 |
| Standard CDHP |
|
| Retiree Only | $716.33 |
| Retiree & Children | $1,289.40 |
| Retiree & Spouse | $1,575.95 |
| Retiree & Family | $2,148.99 |
| Limited CDHP |
|
| Retiree Only | $683.76 |
| Retiree & Children | $1,230.57 |
| Retiree & Spouse | $1,504.57 |
| Retiree & Family | $2,051.30 |
Dental Plan
| 2025 Dental Plan Premiums |
Monthly Premium |
| Preventive Only | |
| Retiree Only | $0 |
| Retiree & Children | $0 |
| Retiree & Spouse | $0 |
| Family | $0 |
| Delta Dental Plan Option 1 (Point-of-Service) |
|
| Retiree Only | $30.77 |
| Retiree & Children | $77.99 |
| Retiree & Spouse | $62.51 |
| Family | $118.22 |
| Delta Dental Plan Option 2 (Standard) |
|
| Retiree Only | $11.61 |
| Retiree Children | $28.21 |
| Retiree & Spouse | $23.69 |
| Family | $43.83 |
Vision Plan
| 2025 Vision Plan Premiums |
Monthly Premium |
| Retiree Only | $8.02 |
| Retiree & Children | $15.51 |
| Retiree & Spouse | $14.54 |
| Family | $23.47 |
For information on how the Henriott Group can assist Purdue pre-65 retirees, see the following:
Over Age 65 Official Retirees
- PURcare (UHC Senior Supplement plus Part D prescription plan). $355.94/member
- PURcare members with VA or Tricare Rx coverage will be $219.88/member
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage PPO (including Part D prescription plan). $241.94/member
- University Policy - Status and Privileges of Retired Faculty and Staff
- Guidance related to post-retirement employment for faculty
- Separation Period Required Upon University Retirement: When Purdue’s faculty and staff members retire, a 30-day separation is required before they can be re-employed by the University in any capacity. There are IRS provisions and state statutes that prescribe this “break-in-service.” Purdue welcomes back many retirees who return to work in temporary or part-time positions, but it is important to note that this 30-day break occurs before returning to any paid position.
- 2025 Retire Smart booklet with medical options information and pricing for official retirees age 65 or older
Former Employees
Information on Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage, including plan premiums, is available here.
See COBRA Premiums to compare premium amounts.
Information on COBRA coverage, including medical plan premiums, is available here.
Helpful Links
- Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) website
- (Note: For non-exempt (paid biweekly) staff hired on or before September 8, 2013)
- PURA (Purdue University Retirees Association)
- TIAA website (Note: Plans prior to 2011)
- Purdue Standard Retirement and Savings Plans (exempt employees)
- Purdue Matching Retirement and Savings Plans (non-exempt employees)
- Social Security Administration
- Fidelity Investor Center in Purdue Memorial Union
- Update your address with Purdue