Benefits
Health Care Benefits
As an employee of the California State University (CSU), you have a comprehensive program of health benefits available to you and, in many instances, your eligible family members.
Eligibility for Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
San Diego State employees whose appointment is at least six months and one day (tenure) and at least half-time (time base) may sign up for the CalPERS Health Benefit Program. In addition, lecturers or coaches with a time base of .40 or greater (equivalent to 6 weighted teaching units) who are appointed for at least one semester are eligible. To determine if you are eligible see, Temporary Faculty Benefit Enrollment Toolkit. 
Eligible dependents may also be enrolled in your health care benefits and include:
- Spouse
- Registered domestic partners
- Unmarried, natural, stepchildren, or adopted children under the age of 23
- Economically dependent children under age 23 (with appropriate documentation)
- A child or stepchild age 23 or above, who is incapable of self-support due to a disability which existed prior to age 23 (with appropriate documentation)
Benefits Orientations & Required Forms
This two-hour orientation provides newly eligible employees with the detailed information they need to make the most of their benefits. Call 619-594-1144 for orientation dates and times. To view the presentation from the workshop, see Benefits Orientation.
Employees enrolling in health benefits (Medical, Dental or FlexCash) are required to complete the following forms:
- Benefits Enrollment/Change Form
- Declaration of Health Care Coverage
- Flex Cash Program Enrollment Authorization Form
(only for individuals who are opting out of medical and/or dental benefits)
