Eligibility FAQ

Q:Am I eligible for CSEA Member Benefits?

You are ELIGIBLE if you are a dues-paying member of one of the following Affiliates or a member through the Association Partnership Program (APP). If you are a member, you pay dues directly to your affiliate, not to CSEA.

  • SEIU Local 1000, representing rank-and-file state workers
  • ACSS, representing state managers, supervisors and confidentials
  • CSUEU, representing CSU non-academic staff
  • CSEA Retirees, Inc., representing retired state workers
  • SCAPA, representing Sacramento County administrative professionals
  • SCMA, Sacramento Count Management Association

You are NOT ELIGIBLE if you are a public school employee or a member of the California School Employees Association.

Q:I am an Affiliate Member, but I don't pay dues. Am I eligible to receive benefits?

No. If you do not pay dues, you are not eligible to receive member benefits.

Q:Do I have to be a member to purchase the insurance plans?

Yes. Our benefits are only for CSEA Affiliate Members and their dependents and APP Members and their dependents.

Q:How do I know if I am a member?

Go to the Request Account page. In the right column, enter your email address. If you are a valid member who is eligible to receive member benefits, your Member ID/Username will appear in the Account Information box. If you are not an eligible member, or if we do not have an account for you, the module will notify you that there is no account found for your email address.

If you think this is an error and you know that you are a valid member eligible for benefits, you can Request a New Account or you can call Member Benefits and speak with a representative at 1-800-952-5283.

Q:What is my Member ID number?

Go to the Login page. In the right column, enter your email address. If: 1) you are a valid member who is eligible to receive member benefits; and 2) we have your email address on file; then 3) your Member ID/Username will appear in the Account Information box. 

Once you know your username, you can reset your password by clicking the Reset Password button under the Account Login module.

If you think this is an error and you know that you are a valid member eligible for benefits, click the Request a New Account button. Enter your account information and our staff will verify your membership status.

You can also call Member Benefits and speak with a representative at 1-800-952-5283.

Q:What is my username and password to buy tickets?

Go to the Login page. In the right column, enter your email address. If: 1) you are a valid member who is eligible to receive member benefits; and 2) we have your email address on file; then 3) your Member ID/Username will appear in the Account Information box. 

Once you know your username, you can reset your password by clicking the Reset Password button under the Account Login module.

If you think this is an error and you know that you are a valid member eligible for benefits, click the Request a New Account button. Enter your account information and our staff will verify your membership status.

You can also call Member Benefits and speak with a representative at 1-800-952-5283.


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Main line (916) 444-8134
Membership (916) 326-4300
Benefits (800) 952-5283