Voluntary Benefits

Benefits-eligible employees have the option to enroll in several types of voluntary insurance and benefit plans; including accidental death & dismemberment, auto/homeowner's insurance, critical illness, long term disability and legal services.

CSU general benefits eligibility is defined as:

• A regular appointment – the employee is appointed in a benefits-eligible classification with a timebase of at least half-time (0.5 Full-time Equivalent ([FTE]) and with a length of appointment for at least six (6) months and one day; or
   
• An AB211 appointment – Lecturers or Coaches (R03) in applicable class codes, who are appointed for at least six (6) weighted teaching units (WTUs) (i.e., 0.4 timebase for at least one (1) semester).

Premiums for voluntary benefit plans are fully paid by the employee; the CSU does not contribute.

The following plans are available:

• Auto and Home Insurance
• CSU 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Long-Term Care
• Pet Insurance - Nationwide 
• Pre-Tax Parking
• Savings Plus 401(k) and 457
• ScholarShare - College Savings Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability (LTD)