Miscellaneous Voluntary Plans

The following is a brief description of optional benefits. Please pay close attention to those plans that have time limits to apply.

California Casualty – Offers a variety of insurances for auto, home/property. You may access their web site at www.calcas.com

CalPERS Long-Term Care Program – This offers long-term care to all staff, retirees, and their spouses, parents, and parents-in- law. The only time to sign up for this plan is during open enrollment. It usually begins every April through June, however this may vary and exact time will be announced.

CalPERS Member Home Loan Program – This program offers assistance in applying for home loans, financing, rate information, refinancing and more. You may visit their web site at www.calpers.ca.gov/homeloan

Dependent Care Account – This plan offers a way to reduce your taxable income which allows you to pay expenses from your salary before income tax are withheld for dependent care. Newly hired employees may enroll in the plan within 60 days. Enrollment forms may be obtained in Human Resources. All other employees may apply for this plan during the general open enrollment period, beginning in September. Employees need to re-enroll for this plan every year to have the deduction continue. Once employees elect to participate in this plan, they may not cancel during the year unless they meet the requirements mandated by IRS.

Fee Waiver – Offers a waiver of up to six units or two classes (whichever is more) class credit. Courses taken must be directly related to one’s job (unless the participant is faculty and a family member is participating.)

FlexCash- If you have medical and or dental coverage outside state employment, you may elect to waive the CSU coverage and receive a monthly monetary benefit of up to $140.00 a month. Applications may be obtained in Human Resources. Newly hired employees may enroll in the plan within 60 days. All others may apply during the general open enrollment or they may enroll if they have met one of the criteria mandated by IRS.

Long Beach Credit Union – Employees of the state and retirees are welcome to join. Memberships are “lifetime”. You may obtain more information in Human Resources Management or by accessing the home page at www.lbsecu.org

Mid Cities Credit Union – You may apply for membership if you are employed by certain public school districts including Cal State University Dominguez Hills. You may obtain a leaflet of information summarizing benefits offered.

Sanders & Associates – Offers a variety of insurances including disability and travelers assistance. Newly hired employees have a 30-day open enrollment period. All others may apply outside this period, however a medical questionnaire would be necessary and the application would then go through a review process. Your applications are enclosed.

Savings Plus Program – 401 (k) & 457 plans are retirement savings plans on a tax deferred basis. Applications are housed in Human Resources. An employee may join at any time. You may visit their website at www.dpa.ca.gov.

Standard Life Insurance – Should you decide you would like additional life insurance, newly hired employees have 60 days to enroll in this plan. If you apply outside the 60-day period, you may be asked to submit a medical questionnaire and your application will be subject to review. You may visit their website at www.standard.com

Tax Sheltered Annuity – TSA 403(b), is a retirement saving plan on a tax-deferred basis. Applications and vendor listings are housed in Human Resources. An employee would first need to set up the account prior to completing the salary reduction agreement. An employee may apply at any time.

US Savings Bonds – You may purchase bonds through payroll deductions. You may apply at any time. Applications to begin payroll deductions may be obtained in Human Resources.

Do you still have questions? Please contact the Benefits Coordinator at extension 3771.

Revision date 2/16/2001