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Retiring from the College

Faculty and staff who are age 60 or older, with at least 10 years of continuous full-time service, and who chose to retire from Hope College, are eligible for the following benefits:

Recognition as a Hope College retiree
Continuation of Hope College email account
Official “Retiree” sticker for ID (for access to the Dow, athletic events, theatre event discounts, Phelps/Cook dining options, Bookstore discounts, library resources)
Eligibility for Hope College’s Retiree Health Insurance plan (see details below)

2026 Retiree Health Insurance Policy 2025 Medicare Plus Blue Group PPO Benefits At A Glance (2026 coming soon!) Medicare Plus Blue Group PPO Application Electronic Funds Transfer Form for Automatic Payment of Retiree Premiums

Additional Resources

The Insurance Group
Free Medicare Expertise & Voted Best of the Best Insurance Agency & Customer Service for nine years. Emerald Elite+ Agency for Priority Health & the Triple Diamond Awards & Overall Top Diamond Award for Blue Cross Blue Shield. Team of 13 are ready to help throughout the year.
The Custer Insurance Agency
Medicare is not "one size fits all" and your unique circumstances will determine what option is best for you. Give us a call to discuss what plan is the best fit for you.