Open Enrollment
The health and wellbeing of our employees is important, and as such, the CSU is committed to offering benefits and plan options to cover your individual and family health needs.
We encourage you to make sure your benefits work for you by reviewing your current plans and participating in the Annual Benefits Open Enrollment period accordingly.
The Open Enrollment period for Benefits Eligible Employees will take place:
Monday, September 16, 2024 through Friday, October 11, 2024
During the Open Enrollment period, employees may enroll-in, change, or cancel Health, Dental, Vision, FlexCash, Dependent Care Account (DCRA), Health Care Reimbursement (HCRA) or Voluntary Benefit Plans.
Any changes made during the Open Enrollment period will be effective January 1, 2025.
For general questions about Open Enrollment or benefits, please contact benefits@csub.edu.
2025 Health Plan Rates
Related Links
Dependent Care / Health Care Reimbursement Account Plans Enrollment Authorization
Update Your Beneficiary Information
Visit the CSU Benefits Open Enrollment website for detailed information on 2025 benefits
changes, access to the employee user guide, and to participate in the CSU Virtual
Benefit Fairs.
In-Person CSUB Benefits Fair
The office of Human Resources invites CSUB benefit eligible employees to join us at our Annual Employee Benefits Fair on Thursday, September 26, in the Solario de Fortaleza room at the Student Recreation Center from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
Representatives from the different benefit providers will be on hand to answer any questions, discuss service concerns, provide informative material, and raffle off fun little giveaways. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Register to Attend the CSU Employee Virtual Benefits Fair
In addition to the benefits information available through the CSU Benefits Open Enrollment website, a virtual platform will also host a LIVE benefits fair, which is scheduled for:
Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
At the LIVE event, you'll be able to video or text chat with providers and the CSUB campus benefits team. This is a great opportunity to address any questions about available health, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits for you and your dependents.
You must register to attend the event, so don't delay, registration is open now.
To register, you must be logged into Zoom using your campus-assigned email address. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link and instructions on how to join.
Important Dates
September 16 - Open Enrollment begins: the first day you can submit changes/enrollments
September 26 - CSUB in-person Benefits Fair from 10:00 a.m. - Noon
October 2 – CSU Virtual Benefits Fair from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
October 11 - Open Enrollment ends: the last day you can submit changes/enrollments
January 1, 2025 - All changes/enrollments made during the Open Enrollment Period will be effective
What's New for 2025
PPO Plan Administrator Change
Effective January 1, 2025, Anthem Blue Cross will no longer be the PPO Administrator
for PERS Platinum and PERS Gold. CalPERS has awarded the contract to Blue Shield of
California, partnering with Included Health to administer and provide population health
management to Basic PPO plans. Included Health will provide member services such as
answering inquiries, assistance in finding the most appropriate high-quality providers,
and providing care coordination services for members, particularly those with complex
health conditions. This partnership will expand access beyond in-person care through
new virtual primary care and behavioral health care services that can supplement existing
in-person services when it is helpful to members.
Voluntary Life Insurance – Guaranteed Issue
The Standard Insurance will allow eligible active employees the opportunity to enroll
in Voluntary Life Insurance (up to $100,000 for self and/or spouse/registered domestic
partners for up to $50,000) without proving Evidence of Insurability. If you currently
have less than $100,000 of coverage or you are not currently enrolled, you can apply
for this enhanced benefit. Employees can learn more about this benefit or enroll by
going to https://sites.standard.com/mybenefits/csu or by calling (800) 378-5745.
Benefits Guides/Brochures
Open Enrollment Benefits Guide
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account - General Information
Health Care Reimbursement Account - General Information
Delta Dental PPO Plan Highlights
VPS LightCare - UV and Blue Light Coverage (Non-Prescription)
Legal Insurance - ARAG at a Glance
Need Help?
Erika Salcedo
Benefits Specialist
(661) 654-2606
esalcedo5@csub.edu
Tina Williams
Director of Human Resources Administration
(661) 654-3205
twilliams@csub.edu
Contact Us
HR Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Office Location:
Administration 104
Mailing Address:
California State University, Bakersfield
9001 Stockdale Highway
Bakersfield, CA 93311-1099
Email: hr@csub.edu
Phone: (661) 654-2266
Fax: (661) 654-2299
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