Benefits

Welcome to Fresno State Benefits!

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

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!

Flex & 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

PERS Gold and PERS Platinum Update

Effective January 1, 2025, Blue Shield of California will be the new administrator for all PPO plans. Read more...

Get Retirement Ready with Savings Plus!

Join Savings Plus for a webinar about their retirement savings program Nov. 19! Read more...

Social Security Administration Workshop

Join us on December 4th to learn more about how Social Security works! A representative from the Fresno Office of the Social Security Administration will be on campus to provide first-hand information. Read more...

Spring '25 Fee Waiver

Spring 2025 Fee Waiver Submission Deadline is Wednesday, November 27! 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.

Lecturer (Adjunct Faculty) Faculty (Tenured, Tenure Track, Librarians) Staff (Non-Faculty) - Last Name A-L Staff (Non-Faculty) - Last Name M-Z

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.

ACA Benefits Enrollment Form