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2022–2023
MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE
“Savings, discounts and benefits
exclusively for CSEA members.”
Visit our new website at csea.com
AFL-CIO
Your Annual Benefits Guide
A s a CSEA member, not only do you get the savings and benefits outlined
within this guide, but you can trust CSEA to continuously work on your
behalf to bargain and enforce strong contracts that guarantee fair wages,
benefits, working conditions, and respect. On and off the job, through the
toughest of times, CSEA stands strong and helps it’s members rise above!
Accessing your Member Benefits is easy
• Go to csea.com/benefits to see all of your member benefits
• Send us an email at memberbenefits@csea.com
• Call (866) ITS CSEA (487-2732)
FREE benefits with your CSEA membership!
•No-Cost College – Associate, Bachelor’s Degrees, and Teacher
Credentialing Programs for you and your family members
•Free Legal Referral - Call (800) 632-2128, ext. 1274
•Free $5,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
•Free Webinars
•Free CalPERS, Social Security, and Medicare Health Plan Counseling
CSEA MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE • 2022-23
CSEA No-Cost College Programs
CSEA offers all members, active and retired, and their
families high quality college education at no cost
for tuition, books, and student fees. The main question we get asked
is “Is this for real?” We can assure you the answer is yes! Thousands of
members and their family members have and continue to take
advantage of this benefit. You can too!
CSEA No-Cost Associate Degree Program
In partnership with Eastern Gateway Community College
Earn an Associate degree or take courses for
professional growth or personal enrichment.
Choose from over 30 areas of study.
CSEA No-Cost Bachelor’s Degree Completion Program
In partnership with Central State University,
Franklin University, and Paul Quinn College
Complete a Bachelor’s degree online.
Choose from a variety of majors.
CSEA No-Cost Teacher Credentialing Program
In partnership with Central State University
As part of the online Bachelor’s degree in
Education you can also earn a teaching credential.
Apply today! Get started at csea.com/education. Classes start every 8 weeks.
Eligibility: Active and retired CSEA members and their family members, including spouses,
domestic partners, children, grandchildren, and other family members. Family members
do not need to be living with you or be your financial dependent to access this benefit.
“For years I struggled trying to find a way to
complete my bachelor’s degree. This was the
breakthrough I needed”
Janet Washington
Member, Kern High, CSEA Chapter 81
Visit csea.com/benefits for more information
Scholarships and Grants
CSEA awards more than
$135,000 annually in
scholarships and grants to members and
their dependents, including spouses.
• Member Career Grants: $1,000
• Member Reimbursement Subsidy Grants
• Member Student Loan Reducer Grants: $500
• Dependent Scholarships: $1,000
• Union Plus Scholarships: $500 – $4,000
“I am very thankful for receiving your scholarship
as I pursue my dream of becoming an educator in
my community.”
Izaiah Ruiz
Get started at
Dependent of Kathy Ruiz, Member,
csea.com/education
Tulare Elementary Chapter 216
Professional Conferences for Classified Employees
O ur Professional Conferences
and events are returning
in-person. These events offer
personal growth and knowledge
for on the job, as well as
networking opportunities, and
a wealth of information about
your CSEA rights and benefits.
Go to csea.com/events
to learn more and to register
CSEA MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE • 2022-23
Amusements & Attractions
CSEA happily provides discounted
tickets to all major amusements
and attractions throughout the state and has for
over 25 years. View all of the available attractions
and purchase discounted e-tickets when you log
in at csea.com/benefits.
Highlighted Attractions:
• Disneyland Resort tickets through Get Away Today, Anaheim
• Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach
• Universal Studios, Hollywood
• Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park
The Member Benefits Call Center is here to Help!
If you have questions or inquiries, please call CSEA Member Benefits at
(866)-IT’S-CSEA (487-2732) or email memberbenefits@csea.com. Our Call Cen-
ter is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am–4:30pm, excluding holidays.
Everyday Benefits & Discounts
• AT&T Wireless – 15% off on qualified plans
• Pet Insurance – Up to 10% off (Several plans to choose from)
• Teleflora – 20% off flowers & gifts
• Car Rental discounts with Union Plus
• Abenity -Restaurant and other local discounts for union families
• BeFrugal - Cash back shopping
• Schools Solar – $600 discount
• Farm Fresh to You – 15% off no contact grocery delivery
• Harry and David Gifts – 15% off any online order
• Choice Hotels discount – 10% off online reservations
• Travel package discounts with Get Away Today
Visit csea.com/benefits for more information
CSEA Assistance Fund
CSEA members give of
themselves each
and every day, but sometimes
need help too. Life happens and
CSEA is there for you!
Humanitarian Assistance
Members who are going through a hard time financially,
due to circumstances beyond their control can apply. Note: The funds, if
approved, are paid out to a vendor and cannot be paid out to the member directly.
Emergency Assistance
This fund relies on donations. Make a tax-
Members who are evacuated from deductible donation or apply for funds at
or lose their home due to a natural csea.com/assistance.
disaster can apply.
Financial
Credit Unions
•SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
•Provident Credit Union
•First Financial Credit Union
Other
•Union Plus Mortgage Program
•Money Management International
CSEA MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE • 2022-23
Insurances
Supplemental Insurance Benefits
Protect you and your family with a wide range of supplemental insurance
products to take care of your everyday needs.
American Fidelity
Protect your paycheck with Disability Income Insurance.
Additional voluntary plans include:
• Accident Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tax Savings Section 125 plans
United Insurance Partners
•Auto and Homeowners Insurance
•CSEA Group Dental
•CSEA Group Vision
•Additional supplemental insurance plans
Negotiated Insurance Benefits
California’s Valued Trust (CVT) – CVT offers negotiated
health insurance programs to school districts and chapters throughout
California. CVT is a jointly managed trust that gives the union the
authority to offer health benefits that meet the needs of their members.
California School’s VEBA - California Schools VEBA is a healthcare trust
that delivers high quality, affordable and accessible plans for union
members through their employers.
Kaiser Permanente – Kaiser Permanente is the medical insurance
provider of choice for school employees in school districts across the
state. They offer a variety of healthcare plans that fit the different needs
of CSEA members and their families through your employer.
Visit csea.com/benefits for more information
Retirement
CSEA is there from Hire through Retire!
Have questions ahead of retirement? Want to know about service credit?
Need to know if your substitute time can be added to your retirement?
Whether you’re planning to retire or retired, CSEA is here to help you!
CSEA offers educational webinars and one-on-one counseling regarding
your pension rights and benefits.
• CSEA Retiree Unit
Join the CSEA Retiree Unit for only $3 per month and retain
your CSEA member benefits. Attend meetings in your area.
• CSEA Pre-Retirement Webinars
CalPERS requires you to attend a seminar before
you receive a one-on-one appointment with CalPERS.
• “No Cost” Medicare Health Plan Counseling
• CSEA Group Medicare Health Plans
through California’s Valued Trust (CVT)
Don’t decide on Medicare without considering CVT.
They offer six different Medicare plans to choose from
exclusively for CSEA Retiree Unit members.
• EJS Insurance Services
• TRU Hearing
• Travel-Related Accident Plan Insurance
• Social Security Advocacy and Counseling
Access all of your member benefits and see our
new and improved website at csea.com/benefits
CSEA MEMBER BENEFITS GUIDE • 2022-23
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