CSU Voluntary Plans

This page provides information on the Voluntary Plans that may be available to you through your employment with the California State Universities. Check the CSU Benefits Portal to view eligibility criteria.

Flexible Benefit Plans

A Health Care Reimbursement Account (HCRA), or flexible spending account is a way to pay health care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The HCRA is administered by ASIFlex, a third party administrator.
 
ADependent Care Reimbursement Account (DCRA), or flexible spending account is a way to pay dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The DCRA is administered by ASIFlex, a third party administrator.
 
FlexCash (PDF, 3.29 MB)
FlexCashis an optional benefit plan that allows you to waive medical and/or dental insurance coverage if you have other non-CSU coverage.  This benefit provides a cash payment in lieu of your medical and/or dental insurance coverage.  If eligible, you may select FlexCash in lieu of a medical plan, and still enroll in a dental plan for your and your dependents.
Tax Advantage Premium Accounts
If you are an active employee eligible for, and elect coverage through the CSU in a CalPERS health plan, theTax Advantage Premium Plan (TAPP)enables you to pay for your medical insurance coverage on a pre-tax basis.  Any such premiums for the CSU-sponsored coverage you have selected will be deducted each month from your salary before federal and state income and Social Security/Medicare taxes are calculated and deducted.

Voluntary Benefit Programs

The CSU offers eligible employees the opportunity to apply for:

Voluntary Supplement Retirement Plan

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