Welcome to Fresno State Benefits!
Your well being is at the heart of what we do. Explore the benefits that help you thrive.
Benefits
Health Benefits
Flexible & Voluntary
Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment begins September 14! Review your benefits, explore 2027 plan changes, and prepare for important updates taking effect January 1. Visit the Open Enrollment webpage for details, resources, and Benefits Fair information.
Benefits Eligibility
Benefits eligibility is based on appointment length and time base. Most appointments must exceed six months and one day at .50 or greater. Academic-year lecturers and coaches qualify with a one-semester appointment at .40 or greater.
Employees averaging 130 hours per month (.75 FTE) may qualify for health benefits under the ACA.
Complete the Benefits Enrollment Form within 60 days of eligibility.
Fall 26 Fee Waiver
The CSU Fee Waiver & Reduction Program allows eligible faculty, staff, and managers
— or one eligible dependent — to enroll in state-supported CSU courses at a reduced
rate.
This benefit supports continued education and professional development across all
CSU campuses.
Fall 2026 applications are now available on Optimize. Review eligibility and submission deadlines on our Fee Waiver website.
CHRS
The Common Human Resources System (CHRS) is a single Human Resources data management system that will serve all 23 California State University campuses and the Chancellor’s Office. CHRS is built on PeopleSoft 9.2, enhanced with CSU-specific improvements to support shared processes and consistent data across the system. These modifications have been designed by experts from all the CSUs, and are being built by the Chancellor’s Office. More information coming soon!
Quick Links
Beneficiary Change Instructions
Dependent Eligibility Verification FAQ
Health Coverage Statement
Employee ADA Accommodation Services
Office of Faculty Affairs
Payroll Services
Covered California Marketplace
Employee Assistance Program - Empathia
CalPERS Annual Compensation Limits (PEPRA)