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Benefit eligibility and the type of benefit programs you receive are based on the type of hire appointment and position. The charts below provide clarity on whether or not you are benefits-eligible based on appointed units per semester. For more specific information please visit the CSYou page.
Part-Time Faculty
| Number of Units per semester | FTE Equivalent | Health Benefits Eligible | Type of Coverage* |
|---|---|---|---|
| <5.75 | =~ 0.38 | No | None |
| >6.00 | =~0.40 | Yes | Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Cash, Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability (LTD), PST Retirement |
Tenure Track Faculty:
| Number of Units per semester | FTE Equivalent | Health Benefits Eligible | Type of Coverage* |
|---|---|---|---|
| >15.00 | =~ 0.50 | Yes | Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Cash, Life, AD&D, Long Term Disability (LTD), CalPERS Retirement |
*See more information/comparisons on Benefit Plans
*See more information about your specific retirement plan
Eligibility Effective Dates:
| Appointment | Month Hired | Earliest Effective Coverage Date | Coverage end date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Appointment (Only) | August | October 1st | March 31st |
| Spring Appointment (Only) | January | March 1st | August 31st |
| Academic Year Appointment | August | October 1st | Continuous |
*Download: Enrollment Form
*Download: Employee Benefit Summary
Benefit eligibility and the type of benefit programs you are eligible to enroll in are based on the type of hire appointment (position, duration, and time base of the appointment). Below is a chart providing information on whether or not you are eligible based on your appointment. For more specific information please visit the CSYou page.
Within the 60-day enrollment window, your benefits will begin the first of the month following the date your paperwork is received in HR. If paperwork is received in HR after the 60- day window, a 90-day waiting period is required.
| Number of hours per week | Length of Appointment | Benefits Eligible | Type of Coverage* |
|---|---|---|---|
| <20 | <6 months | No | None |
| 30-40 | 6 months | Yes | ACA (Medical Only), Flex Cash, PST Retirement |
|
40 |
>6 months and 1 day | Yes | Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Cash, CalPERS Retirement (additional benefits may be received depending on Bargening Unit) |
* Information/comparisons on Benefit Plans
* Information about your specific retirement plan
* Enrollment form
Types of Qualifying Events
- Loss of outside coverage
- Marriage
- Domestic Partnership
- Divorce
- Birth or adoption
- Move to new service area
Updated: August 13, 2023