Change in Employment (Appointment) Status
An employee’s change in employment status may result in changes in benefits eligibility, coverage, and premium costs.
Examples of a change of employment status include:
- a change from a non-benefits eligible appointment to a benefits-eligible appointment
- part-time (below 50%) to full-time (50% or above) employment change
Eligibility Information
To be eligible for SF State University's benefits you must
- be an employee who is paid by San Francisco State University
- work 50% or more of the normal full-time work schedule and
- have an eligible appointment.
Benefits to Review
Here are a few things to keep in mind, including benefits that might be affected and the timeframe for making changes
If you were not covered under an SF State health plan because you did not previously meet eligibility requirements, you can enroll in one of SF State's health plans within 31 days of the date of your appointment change. Use the enrollment/change form below.
Learn more about these plans.
You may enroll in the SF State Dependent Care FSA or SF State Health Care FSA within 31 days of the date of your appointment change. Domestic Partners are not eligible for this benefit.
Program
A term life insurance and limited accidental death and dismemberment program which includes an accelerated death benefit for terminal illness.
Monthly Premium
Currently, no premium rate is charged to employees for CSU provided basic life and/or basic accidental death and dismemberment.
Eligibility
Employees are eligible if appointed half-time or more for a period of more than six (6) months.
Lecturers and Coaches appointed for a minimum of one semester or two consecutive quarters at .4 timebase or greater are eligible for benefits. Coaches (Non-academic calendar year) and Lectures (12-month appointments) are eligible for benefits if appointed half-time or more for a period of more than six (6) months. Exclusions: Faculty appointed solely to teach summer sessions, extension or intersession are not eligible for benefits.
Employees appointed on an hourly, intermittent basis do not qualify for benefits.
Enrollment
All eligible employees will be automatically enrolled. Coverage will be effective the first of the month following eligibility.
| Eligible Employee | Life Insurance | Accidental Death and Dismemberment |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| Management/Supervisory (MPP) | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| Faculty (Unit 3) | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Teaching Associates (Unit 11) | $50,000 | $0 |
| Public Safety (Unit 8) | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Physicians (Unit 1) | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Student Services Professional (Unit 4) | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Confidential Employees (C99) | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| CSUEU (Units 2, 5, 7 and 9) | $10,000 | $10,000 |
Here are a few things to keep in mind, including benefits that might be affected and the timeframe for making changes.
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Retirement benefits
Contact your Human Resources Benefits representative for more information
What Else You Should Know
- Change your tax withholding rate at any time by contacting the SF State Payroll.
Other Employment Changes
- Leaving SF State University
- Spouse or Partner Job Loss