Welcome to Fresno State Benefits!

Your well being is at the heart of what we do. Explore the benefits that help you thrive.

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Open Enrollment starts on September 15th

2026 Open Enrollment Coming Soon!

Curious about what’s new? Head to our Open Enrollment website for an early look at upcoming changes.

2026 Open Enrollment Information

Health Benefits

At Fresno State, we prioritize the health and well-being of our employees. That's why we offer a variety of medical, vision, and dental plans to meet the needs of our faculty, staff, and their families.Health Benefits

Flexible & Voluntary

At Fresno State, we believe in supporting our employees with an array of flexible and voluntary benefits designed to enhance your well-being and peace of mind. Explore the possibilities!Flexible & Voluntary Benefits

Retirement

Whether you are just starting to plan or are approaching this exciting milestone, we are committed to helping you navigate this important journey to a fulfilling, financially secure retirement!Retirement

Benefits News

Social Security Workshop

Join us September 11, 2025 at the Social Security workshop to learn more about how Social Security works! The workshop will be held from 9am - 10am.

Click Here to Register

Benefits & Wellness Expo is September 24, 2025!

The Fresno State Benefits Fair and Wellness Expo is an exciting on-campus event at the Satellite Student Union on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. All employees are encouraged to attend and engage with representatives from CSU benefit plans and local wellness partners.

Save the Date!

Financial Wellness Workshops

PNC Bank is offering a variety of Financial Wellness Workshops to CSU employees. Read more...

ScholarShare 529 Virtual Learning Series

Take the first step toward a brighter future. Join us for a live and interactive webinar to learn how the ScholarShare 529 Plan can help you save for education. Sign up today! Read more...

New Account Promotions and other financial incentives from Pacific Service Credit Union

$400 promotion – Fresno State employees who are not currently members can join in person, setup a direct deposit of $500 or more and will receive a $400 incentive. Refer Friends & Family – Get $50: good from now until August 29th , Additional information on their website. Read more...

Professional Development

Learn how you can grow at Fresno State through programs, resources, workshops and more through Organizational Development! Read more...

New Hire? Welcome to Fresno State!

To qualify for most benefits, you must have employment exceeding six months and one day, with a time base of at least .50. Academic-year lecturers and coaches are eligible for benefits if appointed for a minimum of one semester with a time base of .40 or greater.

Below is benefit information to assist you with your benefit choices. Please note, the Benefits enrollment worksheet must be submitted within 60 days of appointment/hire date.

Ready to Enroll? Fill out the appropriate New Hire Benefits Enrollment Worksheet below.

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ACA Benefits

Employees who do not meet eligibility requirements listed above may qualify for health care under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) if they work an average of 130 hours (or .75 FTE) or more per month.

If you have qualified for benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), please complete the enrollment form. This worksheet must be submitted within 60 days of the eligibility date and will be effective the first of the month after the worksheet is received.

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