A number of benefits you enjoyed as an employee are available to you as a retiree. To continue some of these benefits, you must have been enrolled as an active employee. Other CSU sponsored benefits are available to all retirees. See below for details.
Voluntary Life Insurance
Portability: You may be eligible to take your voluntary life coverage (coverage you enrolled in and paid for) with you if you leave the CSU. You may be enrolled in this coverage after employment for as long as the CSU continues to offer insurance from the same provider you purchased insurance with as an active employee. To continue your insurance under this provision, you must apply in writing and pay your first premium within 60 days of separating from the CSU. The cost to you will be the same as if you were an active employee.
Conversion: If you separate from the CSU for any reason, you may elect to convert your voluntary life insurance to an individual policy based on age and amount of coverage. No evidence of insurability is required if the application is mailed within 60 days of separating from the CSU. The cost to you is based on published rates for standard risks, which could be different than the rates you paid as an active employee for the same coverage.
For more information, contact
The Standard Insurance Company at 800-378-5745.
Basic Life Insurance (Employer-Paid)
Portability: You may be eligible to take your basic life coverage (coverage you were automatically enrolled in and paid for by the CSU) with you if you leave the CSU. To continue your insurance under this provision, you must apply in writing and pay your first premium within 60 days of separating from the CSU.
Conversion: If you separate from the CSU for any reason, you may elect to convert your basic life insurance to an individual policy based on age and amount of coverage. No evidence of insurability is required if the application is mailed within 60 days of separating from the CSU.
For more information, contact
The Standard Insurance Company at 800-378-5745.
Voluntary Group Critical Illness Insurance
Portability: You may be eligible to take your critical illness coverage (coverage you enrolled in and paid for) with you if you leave the CSU. You may be enrolled in this coverage after employment for as long as the CSU continues to offer insurance from the same provider you purchased insurance with as an active employee. To continue your insurance under this provision, you must pay your first premium within 31 days of separating from the CSU. The cost to you will be the same as if you were an active employee.
For more information, contact
The Standard Insurance Company at 800-378-5745.
Voluntary Group Accident Insurance
Portability: You may be eligible to take your critical illness coverage (coverage you enrolled in and paid for) with you if you leave the CSU. You may be enrolled in this coverage after employment for as long as the CSU continues to offer insurance from the same provider you purchased insurance with as an active employee. To continue your insurance under this provision, you must pay your first premium within 31 days of separating from the CSU. The cost to you will be the same as if you were an active employee.
For more information, contact The Standard Insurance Company at 800-378-5745
CalPERS Long-Term Care
CalPERS retirees also may continue to contribute to the CalPERS Long-Term Care Program. For information, contact
CalPERS Long-Term Care at 800-982-1775.
Legal Plan
Like many people, you may find yourself needing legal assistance sooner rather than later. You’ll want a lawyer you can trust at the right price and an easy way to get connected. MetLife Legal Plans makes it simple. As a retiree, you may choose to elect or continue your legal coverage with MetLife. Legal coverage must be elected or canceled during Open Enrollment. If you were enrolled in coverage prior to retirement and would like to continue coverage without a lapse, you must enroll in the plan for your benefits to continue. Coverage is available for 12 months, paid in full, for a total of $260.40 a year. Please note that no refunds will be given if you decide to cancel your coverage.
MetLife's Legal Plan enhanced website gives you the option to complete estate planning documents online in as little as 15 minutes With MetLife’s digital estate planning solution you can create:
- Last Will and Testament – Leave property to loved ones and choose guardians for minor children.
- Advance Directive – Plan for a medical emergency and select medical care preferences.
- Durable Financial Power of Attorney – Choose someone to manage finances in case of an emergency.
Additional information is available by contacting MetLife directly at (800) 438-6388 or by visiting their website at
Metlife.
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MetLaw Plan Description
Auto and Home/Renters Insurance
As a CSU retiree, you have exclusive access to Auto and Home/Renters Insurance at a discounted rate through California Casualty. Members can save an average of $554* and receive unique benefits like:
- Mature Driver & Other Helpful Discounts
- Monthly E-Z Pay Plans with Skip Payment Options
- Free Identity Theft Protection
- Travel Benefits- Including Rental Car & Luggage Coverage
- & More
For more information or to get a quote visit
https://www.calcas.com/csuretirees or call 1-866-680-5142.
*Coverages, benefits, availability, rates and discounts may vary by area, state, or individual rating factors. Coverage not available in Alaska, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Puerto Rico and Wisconsin.
Pet Insurance
Whether they have two legs or four, every family member deserves quality health care. Nationwide is offering several reimbursement benefit options offered by Nationwide. Retirees can purchase My Pet Protections for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and other exotic animals. Nationwide reimburses 70% or 50% of every eligible veterinarian bill up to $7,500 a year. There is no network so employees can select a veterinarian of their choice. To learn more about this plan and/or to enroll, visit Pet Insurance or call (877) 738-7874.