Voluntary Benefit Programs

California Casualty Auto/Home Owners Insurance

The Chancellor’s Office offers all its employees auto and homeowner’s insurance throughCalifornia Casualty. This employee-paid voluntary plan allows employees to make payments through payroll deduction. For more information call 1-877-411-3425.

For more information please view the California Casualty flyer

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Credit Unions

The following credit unions offer checking, loan and savings programs:

Educational Employees Credit Union
Golden 1 Credit Union
State Center Credit Union

For more information see Credit Unions

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Fidelity - 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan

Fidelity Investments is the administrator/record keeper for the CSU 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan. This 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. To learn more about Fidelity please visit their website.

 

Nationwide Pet Insurance

Nationwide is offering two 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). 
​To learn more about this plan and/or to enroll, visit

https://www.petinsurance.com/calstate​, or call (877) 738-7874.​

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ScholarShare – California’s 529 College Savings Plan

ScholarShare is a state-sponsored, tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan that’s helping families and individuals plan for the cost of higher education. It’s available to any citizen or tax payer. And just about anyone can help contribute including Grandparents, other family members and friends.

You can use the funds for a lot more than just tuition — including required fees, certain room and board costs, books, supplies, as well as computers and related technology costs such as Internet access fees and printers. Additional equipment required for attendance may also qualify. Funds can be used at most accredited colleges and universities in the United States — even certain colleges abroad. If the beneficiary is a special needs student, any additional costs required for enrollment or attendance to meet those needs will also be covered.

If you’re worried about having the account in one state and attending school in another, don’t be. With most plans, your school choice is not affected by the state of your savings plan. You can be a resident of California, and send your student to college in North Carolina.

Customer Service:  www.scholarshare.com
1-800-544-5248
Monday – Friday
8:00AM to 7:00PM PT
info@scholarshare.com

Enrollment Period: Current employees

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CalPERS Long Term Care Plan

CalPERS has suspended enrollment due to current uncertainty in the long-term care market and is no longer accepting applications.

CalPERS has released information on how current Long-Term Care Policyholders will be impacted by a 52% rate increase, along with details of members eligible for an award settlement in their current Class Action Lawsuit. Additional information can be found on the website links provided below.

You can find additional information by clicking here.

CalPERS Long-Term Care

CalPERS Long-Term Care Policyholder Rate Increase FAQ

CalPERS Long-Term Care Class Action Settlement

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Empathia - LifeMatters Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

The LifeMatters Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers a safe, confidential space to consult about various concerns. Anything and everything discussed in the context of a consultation with us is privileged information and protected by law. When you or your family need useful ideas, helpful resources, or reliable professional care, LifeMatters is just a phone call away at 1-800-367-7474. The benefit can be accessed 24/7/365 and services provided directly by LifeMatters are free. If you are referred to outside services, you will be advised about your costs, if any. To learn more about this free benefit visit mylifematters.com. Note: There is no need to enroll in this benefit, however you will need your campus specific password to access this resource. Enrollment is Automatic and Free to Employees and their Families 

Fresno State EAP Program

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MetLaw Legal Plan -Prepaid Legal Plan

The MetLaw Legal Plan is offered by Hyatt Legal Plans, Inc., which is a subsidiary of MetLife. This plan covers representation for many personal legal services for employees and their eligible dependents. Participants can receive services from a Network or Out-of-Network attorney. Services for covered legal matters performed by a Network attorney are fully paid for by the plan. Out-of-Network attorney fees for covered services are reimbursed based on a set fee schedule. The plan covers telephone and office consultations for an unlimited number of matters, even if the matter is not fully covered, so long as it is not excluded. Please view our FAQs for more information. 

The following services are fully covered under the plan: consumer protection matters, defense of civil lawsuits, document preparation and review, estate planning documents, family law, financial matters, immigration, juvenile matters, real estate matters, and traffic offenses (no DUI). In addition to unlimited advice and consultation, the plan also has an Identity Theft component. Employees can receive a consultation from an attorney on preventing identity theft. Customer Service: 1-800-438-6388 www.metlife.com/mybenefits 

Enrollment Period: New hire (60 days) for Guaranteed Issue  

Current benefit eligible employees can enroll or disenroll during the annual Open Enrollment period (mid-September through the first week of October). 

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Pre-Tax Parking Deduction Plan

The CSU Pre-Tax Parking Deduction Plan allows eligible employees to pay for CSU parking expenses with pre-tax dollars. This pre-tax benefit is available only through payroll deduction for qualified parking as defined by the IRS and established by each campus. Deductions are taken from an employee’s paycheck before federal, state, Social Security, and Medicare taxes are calculated.

For complete details contact the Human Resources Office for the CSU Pre-Tax Parking Deduction Plan Brochure.

Enrollment Period: Current employees 

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