Employee Services is committed to providing excellent customer service to the faculty and staff of the university. You will find a wealth of information and tools to help you make informed decisions about your benefits, from health and wellness programs to retirement savings plans. We work as a liaison between the campus community and our benefits vendors. We provide quality, user-friendly service while adhering to the professional standards and applicable laws and regulations.
Email our team at employeeservices@csustan.edu with any questions.
Enrolling or Changing your Benefits?
Effective April 20, 2026, all benefit enrollments and changes will be made through Employee Self-Service through myStanState
For most enrollment events your benefits will begin the first of the month following the date your enrollment is entered. If the enrollment or change is submitted after the 60-day window, a mandatory 90-day waiting period is required. Faculty starting in the Fall are eligible for benefit coverage effective October 1. Faculty starting in the Spring are eligible for benefit coverage effective March 1.
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Stan State’s new, easier way to manage benefits in one place.
Important Resources
It is a one-stop destination for managing core benefits, including medical, dental, basic vision, Flex Cash, and Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA) /Dependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA).
- Enroll in benefits as a new hire
- Make changes due to qualifying life event § Add or remove dependents
- Loss or gain of coverage
- Review your current and future benefit elections
New Hires enrolling in benefits (within 60 days of hire)
Employees with qualifying life events, such as:
- Marriage or domestic partnership
- Birth or adoption of a child
- Loss or gain of outside coverage
Step 1:
Log into your myStanState portal and log into Employee Self-Service
Step 2:
Select the appropriate tile:
- Hire/Newly Eligible Enrollment
- CSU Life Events
Step 3:
Follow the guided steps to:
- Review your current benefits
- Select or update coverage
- Add dependents
- Submit your enrollment
Step 4:
Submit required documentation
- Using MOVEit webpage to Send and Receive Files (document)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- New hires: 60 days from hire date
- Life events: Typically, 60 days from the event date
Failure to complete enrollment within these timelines may delay or restrict your ability to make changes.
Employees will now be able to enroll in benefits and make qualifying changes online through Employee Self Service (ESS) instead of using paper forms.
This update simplifies the process by providing a more efficient, user-friendly, and guided experience while reducing manual paperwork.
Initially this new functionality applies to:
- Newly hired employees enrolling in benefits
- Employees experiencing a qualifying life event (e.g., marriage, birth, loss/gain of coverage)
- All benefit eligible employees will use this function if making changes during the Annual Open Enrollment Period (typically mid-September through mid-October).
Where do I access this new feature?
Log in to Employee Self Service and select:
- Hire/Newly Eligible Enrollment (for new hires)
- Life Events (for benefit changes)
What can I do in Employee Self Service?
- Enroll in medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Add or remove dependents
- Make changes due to qualifying life events
- Review current and future benefits elections
Will I still need to submit paper forms?
In most cases, no. However, some supporting documentation may still need to be submitted to the Employee Services Team.
How long do I have to enroll as a new hire
You have 60 days from your hire date to complete your benefits enrollment.
How long do I have to make changes after a life event?
Most life events must be completed within 60 days of the qualifying event.
What happens if I miss my deadline?
You may not be able to make changes until the next Open Enrollment period unless another qualifying event occurs or a mandatory 90-day waiting period may be required.
Can I add dependents online?
Yes. You can add dependents directly in the system, including entering personal details and required information.
What documents should I have ready?
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Adoption paperwork
- Other supporting documents as applicable
Do I still need to submit documents?
Yes. Your benefits will not be processed until all required documentation is received via Move it or in person.
Are there employees who cannot use Employee Self Service?
Yes. Some employees (e.g., those on unpaid leave or in special benefit situations) may still need to complete paper forms and work directly with the Employee Services Team.
Can I start and finish later?
Yes. Your progress is saved, but the event must be completed before the deadline.
Can I have multiple benefit changes open at the same time?
No. You must complete or cancel an existing event before starting a new one.
Will training be available?
Yes! We will offer:
- Virtual training sessions
- In-person support sessions
Where can I find step-by-step instructions?
Who can I contact for help?
- employeeservices@csustan.edu
- OR (209) 667-3351
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Updated: April 20, 2026