Value. twenty five years Member Benefits Mini Guide. Celebrating the Member Benefits Department s Silver Anniversary

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1 Member Benefits Mini Guide AFL-CIO twenty five years Value CSEA is your ambassador to savings of Celebrating the Member Benefits Department s Silver Anniversary

2 The benefits of... DISCOUNTED TICKET PRICES Celebrating 25 years of the Member Benefits Department CSEA is pleased to offer you Value in membership with benefits for both active and retired members. These benefits offer member protection through our research of the products and programs, plus advocacy in case of any dissatisfaction. Because we have 237,000 members, we can use that collective power to negotiate some of the best discounts. Also, through our affiliation with the AFL-CIO, members have access to the national Union Plus benefit program. Many of the benefits are available to your children and spouses as well. Also, many offer exclusive benefits for union members who may face disability, layoff or other financial hardship. This mini benefits guide gives a general outline of the value we offer. An expanded Benefit Guide is mailed to your home each June. It includes your membership card on the back, as well as detailed descriptions and pricing. We will continue to provide the value of union membership that our members deserve. ACCESSING YOUR BENEFITS IS EASY: Call (866) (ITS-CSEA) On-line at csea.com/benefits Visit one of our member benefit service centers at your San Jose Headquarters, or the Fresno and Rancho Cucamonga Field Offices to purchase tickets in person. (see back cover) Hours: Monday Friday (excluding holidays) 8:15 a.m. 4:45 p.m. Think of the union first for all your consumer needs. CALL (866)

3 Member Benefits csea.com/store AMUSEMENT PARKS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND TRAVEL Amusement Park, Restaurant and Movie Discounts Save 10 50% off the ticket price to most amusement parks in California. Discount movie tickets and restaurant gift cards also available. Visit csea.com/benefits. To order tickets by mail: (866) or csea.com/store. Select tickets available for printing at home at: csea.com/printandgo. Rental Car Discounts unionplus.org Vacation Packages Layaway plans available. AUTOMOTIVE New and Used Auto Buying Program Motor Club 24-hour Roadside Assistance Goodyear Tire Discounts unionplus.org/auto Auto & Homeowners Insurance (800) go2uip.com/csea Valvoline Instant Oil Change Discount (Southern California) Show your CSEA Member ID card and ask for Fleet Account CSEA. (855) GET-AWAY Getawaytoday.com 3

4 The benefits of... EDUCATION SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES EDUCATION BENEFITS Scholarships and Grants Both CSEA and Union Plus offer scholarships and grants for CSEA members and their dependents, including spouses. Be sure to also check with your local chapter for any local scholarship programs that may be available. CSEA offers: Dependent Scholarships Member Career Grants Member Reimbursement Subsidies Member Student Loan Reducer Grants For more information, visit: csea.com/education UnionPlus offers: Member and Dependent Scholarships For more information, visit: unionplus.org/scholarships Additional education websites: FINANCIAL BENEFITS Union Plus Mortgage Program This mortgage program for home buying and refinancing is available to you, your children, and your parents through Wells Fargo Home Mortgage. It offers exclusive benefits, including a $500 gift card upon closing, a $500 first time home-buyer award (members only), $1,000 veteran grants (while funds last), and assistance during times of hardship. Find out more at: csea.com/mortgage Union Plus Credit Card Three Card Options available two offering 1.5 % Unlimited Cash Back Rewards! (800) cseacard.com Credit Counseling Through Money Management International (877) unionplus.org/money-credit Credit Unions Provident Credit Union Northern California (800) providentcu.org/csea SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Southern California (800) schoolsfirstfcu.org/csea First Financial Credit Union Southern California (800) ffcu.org 4

5 INSURANCE NATIONAL BENEFITS QUALITY CSEA-ENDORSED VOLUNTARY INSURANCE OPTIONS CSEA offers quality voluntary insurance options for part-time workers who may not qualify for district-paid coverage, for retirees who may lose valuable coverage in retirement, and for active members looking for supplemental insurances. Accidental Death and Dismemberment Free $5,000 policy for each CSEA member (no sign up required), and up to $20,000 additional coverage through Union Plus free for one year only. To obtain the additional free Union Plus coverage, you must call: (800) UNION PLUS (800) unionplus.org As a member of the AFL-CIO, union members can access additional benefits and discounts. Here is a sample listing of Union Plus benefits: Auto Buying Motor Club/Roadside Assistance Pet Insurance Real Estate Rewards Rental Car Discounts Scholarships Teleflora (Flowers & Gift Baskets) American Fidelity Assurance Co. Disability Income Protection (800) , ext. 345 americanfidelity.com/csea Mercer Consumer (877) cseainsure.com Delta Dental Insurance In-Hospital Coverage Long Term Care Insurance Term Life Insurance Vision Service Plan (VSP) United Insurance Partners Auto & Homeowners Insurance (800) go2uip.com/csea No Cost Medicare Health Plan Counseling (800) go2uip.com/cseamedicare On the Go Travel Related Accident Plan (800) Need a legal referral? As one of the benefits of CSEA membership, you may speak with an attorney in CSEA s Legal Department about non-employment legal matters for no charge. Simple legal questions may be answered over the phone. If the problem or concern requires the further assistance of an attorney, you may be referred to a local attorney who may provide a free consultation and may also provide a special discount to CSEA members. For more information on the Legal Referral Program call: (800) ext

6 The benefits of... RETIREMENT RETIREMENT SECURITY IS NOT JUST ABOUT RETIRING Everyone deserves a secure retirement Know Your CalPERS Rights. It is never too early to understand how to protect your retirement and how to get the most when you retire. How can you estimate your retirement? What happens to your pension if your hours are reduced? Are you entitled to both Social Security and CalPERS? Is your school district reporting all your hours? Should you have been enrolled in CalPERS? We can answer these questions and much more, call CSEA and ask for one of our retirement advocates: (866) (ITS-CSEA) PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINARS CalPERS requires you to attend a seminar before you receive a oneon-one appointment at one of the CalPERS offices. Both CalPERS and CSEA provide these seminars. For dates and locations near you, log on to RETIREE UNIT CSEA was there for you when you were an active employee, and we ll be there to help you through the next phase of your life. All of your valuable member benefits continue into retirement when you sign up for the Retiree Unit. Join the CSEA Retiree Unit for only $3 per month. Let us continue to advocate for you into retirement. For an application, call: (866) (ITS-CSEA) ADDITIONAL RESOURCES CalPERS View your personal retirement benefits and options. Create your MyCalPERS Account today at my.calpers.ca.gov (888) calpers.ca.gov Social Security (800) ssa.gov 6

7 ADDITIONAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE TO YOU! Movie Tickets Restaurant Gift Cards (IHOP, Panera, Chili s & more) See s Candies Honeybaked Ham CSEA BENEFIT HIGHLIGHT AT&T Wireless 15% Savings Use FAN in AT&T Retail Store along with CSEA membership card. Go to: att.com/wireless/cseamembers or call (866) QUICK GUIDE to CSEA Member Benefits CSEA Member Benefits (866) ITS CSEA ( ) csea.com/benefits Mercer Consumer (877) cseainsure.com Union Plus Credit Card (800) cseacard.com CSEA Legal Referral (800) , ext American Fidelity (800) , ext. 345 americanfidelity.com/csea Delta Dental Union Plus Mortgage csea.com/mortgage Disability Income Protection Cancer Insurance Accident Insurance Vision Service Plan In-Hospital Coverage Term Life Insurance UIP Auto & Home Insurance (800) go2uip.com/csea Union Plus Auto Buying unionplus.org/auto Union Plus Motor Club (800) unionplus.org/auto Long Term Care Insurance LOOK IN YOUR MAILBOX EACH JUNE FOR YOUR FULL ANNUAL BENEFITS GUIDE WITH YOUR CSEA MEMBERSHIP CARD ON THE BACK!

8 Member Benefits Service Centers HEADQUARTERS (866) LUNDY AVENUE SAN JOSE, CA FRESNO FIELD OFFICE (800) WEST SHAW AVENUE, SUITE 107 FRESNO, CA RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIELD OFFICE (800) TRADEMARK STREET, UNIT A RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA AFL-CIO California School Employees Association Our mission: To improve the lives of our members, students and community. 8202_0816