Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2026 is Coming Soon!

Health Care Reimbursement Account Plan

This plan allows you to set aside a portion of your pay on a pretax basis to reimburse yourself for eligible health, dental and vision care expenses for you, your spouse/registered domestic partner and eligible dependent(s). You may contribute up to $3,300 for the 2026 plan year through payroll deduction. Enrollment in the Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA) is required each year along with your designated contribution amounts. The 2025 monthly minimum is $20.00 and the maximum is $275.00. ASIFlex is the claims administrator for this plan. 

HCRA Brochure

Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Plan

The Dependent Care Reimbursement Account plan (DCRA) allows you to set aside a portion of your pay on a pretax basis to reimburse yourself for childcare expenses for your eligible dependent child(ren) under the age of 13. Additionally, if you have an older dependent who lives with you and requires assistance with day-to-day living and is listed as a dependent on your annual tax return, you can claim these eligible expenses through your DCRA. You may contribute up to $7,500 each plan year ($3,750 if married, filing a separate tax return) through payroll deduction. Neither contributions nor reimbursements are taxed. Enrollment in the DCRA is required each year along with your designated contribution amounts. The 2026 monthly minimum is $20.00 and the maximum amount is $625.00. ASIFlex is the claims administrator for this plan.

DCRA Brochure

The Open Enrollment period also provides you with the opportunity to enroll or cancel in the following voluntary plans.

ARAG Legal Insurance:
You can’t predict the future, but you can plan for it. For $17.70 a month via payroll deduction, ARAG can provide you and your eligible dependents legal coverage. An ARAG® legal insurance plan isn’t just for the serious issues. It’s for events you plan for, like getting married or creating a will. Or the unexpected situations, like a traffic ticket or landlord dispute. Network attorney fees are 100% paid in full for most covered matters. Benefit from a wide range of coverage and services to protect you and your loved ones. Employees can only enroll during open enrollment. To learn more about this plan and enroll, go to the website​ or call (800) 247-4184.

You can learn more about ARAG by visiting their website at ARAGlegal.com/CSU, and entering ACCESS CODE 19061csu or by calling Customer Care at 800-247-4184 and mentioning ACCESS CODE 19061csu.

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California Casulty Auto, Home and Renters Insurance:
Discounted auto, home and renters insurance is offered exclusively to all CSU employees (excluding rehired annuitants and students) through California Casualty. Employees can save an average of over $500 and receive unique benefits like: free/waived deductible if your vehicle is hit/vandalized on campus, identity theft protection, 12-month rate lock guarantee, no charge personal property coverage up to $500 and payroll deduction available at no cost to active employees or monthly E-Z Pay Plans with skip payment options.

Employees can enroll at any time. For more insurance information, safety resources or to get a quote, see their flyer, visit their website, or call (866) 680-5142.

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Fidelity - CSU 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRP):  
California State University 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRP) is a voluntary employer sponsored retirement savings account that is meant to supplement CalPERS pension and Social Security income in retirement. The benefit allows employees to put extra income aside for retirement in a tax deferred retirement savings account where the money can be invested. Fidelity Investments is the administrator/record keeper for this plan. To learn more about Fidelity please visit their website.

CSU 403b SRP Plan Flyer

Enrollment Guide

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Nationwide Pet Insurance:  
Whether they have two legs or four, every family member deserves quality health care. That’s why this pet health insurance gives you the freedom to use any vet, anywhere, including specialist and emergency providers. Nationwide offers various benefit options for your pets. This insurance can cover your pet’s accidents, illness and even preventive care and wellness services. Plans are available for dogs, cats, birds, small mammals and exotics (such as reptiles). Employees may enroll or cancel at any time.​ To learn more about this plan please review their flyer and/or to enroll, visit their website or call (877) 738-7874.                                                                            

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The Standard Insurance: 
New for 2025, The Standard Insurance will allow eligible active members the opportunity to enroll in Voluntary Life insurance (up to $100,000 for self and/or spouse/registered domestic partners for up to $50,000) without proving Evidence of Insurability. If you currently have less than $100,000 of coverage or you are not currently enrolled, you can apply for this enhanced benefit.
Note: Previously declined employees or spouses/registered domestic partners​ will need to provide satisfactory Evidence of Insurability for this enhanced benefit.

The Standard offers a variety of insurances including:   

• Voluntary Life  
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance

Schedule a one-on-one appointment to speak with a benefits counselor.

Learn more about The Standard by visiting their website at www.standard.com/mybenefits/csu or call 800-378-5745.
The Standard Open Enrollment Offering Flyer