Buff on a Budget - Giving you the scoop on little known perks - Feb 2024
Savi helps University of Colorado faculty, staff and their immediate families reduce their student loans payments and balances.
As a CU employee, you may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), a program that rewards college graduates who work in the public sector. Savi can help you understand your choices, lower your monthly payments and enroll in a forgiveness program.
Savi provides two service tiers:
- A free calculator to assess your student loan situation and get guidance on your options.
- For a $60 annual fee, you can enroll in Savi's Essential Service. Savi will administer the program's ongoing paperwork requirements including annual re-enrollment, employer certifications and filing for PSLF credits with the U.S. Department of Education.
Savi users saw an average projected annual savings of $1,800 in 2021. Think of Savi as an advocate - someone who cares as much as you do about finding a good outcome.
Cell phone costs are a significant household expense. CU has you covered with discounts on the three biggest nationwide carriers.
- Verizon customers can enjoy a plan discount of up to 18% on eligible plans and 25% off accessories from the Verizon Wireless store. The discount is not available on unlimited plans.
- AT&T customers can enjoy a $10 discount on their monthly AT&T wireless plans, including AT&T Unlimited Premium.
- T-Mobile customers can enjoy up to a 15% discount on a Go5G Plus Plan and get unlimited premium data and HD Streaming!
- Cell phone plan discounts are accessible through BenefitHub. Open the Shop By menu and select Cell Phones to see these and other discounts. Verification of employment may be required to access these discounts.
For more information, reachout to: BenefitHub 866-664-4621 (available 8:30 am to 8:30 pm ET Monday – Friday) or email customercare@benefithub.com
Did you know that cavities are the most chronic childhood disease? Cavities are 100% preventable, and CU can help protect your child’s oral health through your dental plan.
CU Health Plan - Essential and Choice dental plans include Delta Dental’s Right Start 4 Kids, which removes most cost barriers to dental care for enrolled children up to age 13.
Right Start 4 Kids provides full coverage (or 100% coinsurance, in benefits lingo) for eligible diagnostic and preventive, basic and major services.
Take note: This coverage only applies when you see an in-network provider. If you use an out-of-network provider, adult coinsurance levels apply – meaning you will miss out on significant savings. Orthodontic services are not eligible for Right Start 4 Kids savings.
Following the program’s guidelines, Right Start 4 Kids will promote life-long healthy dental habits and save you money.
Eligibility: You must be in a benefits-eligible position, working 50% or greater time to enroll in and use this CU Advantage item. Eligible CU faculty and staff can enroll in, adjust or cancel their benefits during the annual Open Enrollment period or certain qualifying life events. Eligible new hires have 31 days after their hire date to select their benefits package.
For more information reach out to: benefits@cu.edu