Benefits
Discover CSU Benefits
CSU is dedicated to taking care of faculty and staff by providing a wide range of benefits that promote health, financial security, and overall well-being. The University also offers many perks to eligible employees – from educational benefits and work-life programs to discounts and deals.
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- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (970) 491-6947
- Address: 555 S Howes Street
Fort Collins, CO 80523-6004
Benefits Eligibility
Your benefits package depends on employee classification, full time-time equivalency (FTE), and appointment type (Regular, Temporary, Special). Review the charts below to see what benefits you may be eligible for.
Generally, all insurance plans include an “Actively at Work” provision that delays the effective date of coverage when the employee is absent from work on the normal effective date.
Benefits Eligibility Chart
Every effort was made to provide accurate information on the following chart in regards to benefits eligibility at Colorado State University. In the event of a conflict between this information and the official plan or program documents, the plan and program documents will govern.
| Benefits Eligible Employee Types | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty/Admin Pro (AFAP) (Regular/Special) |
AFAP,Non-Classified Staff (Temporary) |
State Classified (Salaried/Hourly) |
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| BENEFIT PLANS | |||
| Medical | ● | ● | ● |
| Dental | ● | ● | ● |
| Vision | ● | ● | ● |
| Group Life/AD&D | ● | ● | ● |
| Voluntary Life | ● | ● | ● |
| LEAVE | |||
| FAMLI | ● | ● | ● |
| Disability | ● | ● | ● |
| Annual Leave1 | ● | ● | |
| Sick Leave | ● | ● | ● |
| Leave Without Pay | ● | ● | |
| Family Medical Leave2 | ● | ● | ● |
| Parental Leave | ● | ● | ● |
| RETIREMENT | |||
| Mandatory Plans (DCP, PERA, SERP) | ● | ● | ● |
| Employer Contribution (DCP3, PERA) | ● | ● | ● |
| Voluntary Plans (403(b), 401(k), 457) | ● | ● | ● |
| OTHER PRIVILEGES | |||
| Employee Study Privilege | ● | ● | ● |
| Dependent Tuition Scholarship | ● | ● | |
| Employee Assistance Program | ● | ● | ● |
| Commitment to Campus | ● | ● | ● |
| CARE Program | ● | ● | ● |
| POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS | |||
| Annual Leave Payout (Termination/Retirement) | ● | ● | |
| Sick Leave Payout (Retirement)4 | ● | ● | ● |
| DCP Retiree Medical Premium Refund4 | ● | ● | |
| PERA Retiree Medical Subsidy4 | ● | ● | |
| Unemployment | ● | ● | ● |
| Worker’s Compensation | ● | ● | ● |
| 1 Faculty must have a 12-month appointment to be eligible. 2 FML eligibility is based upon the employee having at least 12 months of CSU service and working 1,040 in the 12 months preceding the need for leave. 3 DCP employer contribution is not provided to Temporary Academic Faculty & Administrative Professionals, Post Doctoral Fellows, Veterinary Interns or Clinical Psychology interns with less than 1 year, or less than 1/2 time appointments. 4 To be eligible for post-retirement benefits, an individual must meet the University’s definition of retirement. |
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| Non-Benefit Eligible Employee Types | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFAP (1%-49% FTE) |
Graduate Assistants |
Student Hourly | Non-Student Hourly | |
| BENEFIT PLANS | ||||
| Medical1 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Dental | ||||
| Vision | ||||
| Group Life/AD&D | ||||
| Voluntary Life | ||||
| LEAVE | ||||
| FAMLI | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Disability | ||||
| Annual Leave | ||||
| Sick Leave2 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Leave Without Pay | ||||
| Family Medical Leave3 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Parental Leave | ● | |||
| RETIREMENT | ||||
| Mandatory Plans (DCP, PERA, SERP) |
● | ● | ● | ● |
| Employer Contribution (DCP, PERA4) | ● | |||
| Voluntary Plans (403(b), 401(k), 457)5 | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| OTHER PRIVILEGES | ||||
| Employee Study Privilege | ||||
| Dependent Tuition Scholarship |
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| Employee Assistance Program |
● | ● | ||
| Commitment to Campus | ● | |||
| CARE Program | ● | ● | ||
| POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS | ||||
| Annual Leave Payout (Termination/Retirement) | ||||
| Sick Leave Payout (Retirement) | ||||
| DCP Retiree Medical Premium Refund | ||||
| PERA Retiree Medical Subsidy |
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| Unemployment | ● | ● | ||
| Worker’s Compensation | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| 1 Healthcare Reform Affordable Care Act federal regulations determine eligibility. HR provides an offer of coverage when criteria is met. 2 FML eligibility is based upon the employee having at least 12 months of CSU service and working 1,040 in the 12 months preceding the need for leave. 3Under HFHW, employees accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. 4 PERA employer contribution does not include F1/J1 Visa holders during first five years in the USA. 5 Graduate Assistants and Student employees may not contribute to the voluntary 403(b) accounts. |
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Benefits Eligible Employees
Academic Faculty: Faculty on Regular or Special appointments of half-time or greater are eligible for benefits as of the date of appointment unless otherwise noted.
Administrative Professionals: Administrative Professionals on Regular or Special appointments of half-time or greater are eligible for benefits as of the date of appointment unless otherwise noted.
Temporary Appointments: (Effective 1/1/2014) Academic Faculty and Administrative Professionals on Temporary* appointments of half-time or greater are eligible for benefits except for the Defined Contribution Plan for Retirement (DCP) match, as of the date of appointment.
*Visiting Faculty, Visiting Scientist/Scholar, Visiting Research Associates, Visiting Senior Scientist/Scholar are not eligible for benefits, except as required as a condition of employment under Colorado law, to contribute to a retirement plan in lieu of Social Security.
Post-Doctoral Fellows, Veterinary Interns and Clinical Psychology Interns: Post Doctoral Fellows, Veterinary Interns and Clinical Psychology Interns on appointments of half-time or greater are eligible for benefits, except for the Defined Contribution Plan for Retirement (DCP) match, as of the date of appointment.
State Classified Staff: Regular full-time, part-time, or hourly positions are eligible for benefits.
Federal Employees: Federal employees on appointment of half-time or greater are eligible for benefits (excluding CSU medical and retirement plans) as of the date of appointment unless otherwise noted.
Contact Cooperative Extension, (970) 491-6367, for information on Federal medical and retirement option(s).
Non-Benefits Eligible Employees
Student Hourly Employees*: Not eligible for benefits,unless enrolled in less than five credits/semester, then eligible for SERP (Student Employee Retirement Plan).
Non-Student Hourly Employees*: Eligible for PERA retirement, EAP, and CARE program.
Graduate Assistants*: Not eligible for benefits, unless enrolled in less than five credits/semester, then eligible for SERP (Student Employee Retirement Plan).
*Employees may be eligible for medical coverage under ACA regulations.