Benefits

Benefits for Regular CSUSM Corp Employees

Regular CSUSM Corporation employees are scheduled to work thirty (30) or more hours per week for an expected period of greater than sixty (60) days.

• Benefits Summary for Regular CSUSM Corporation Employees 
• Benefits for Cash Plan  
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Benefit Summary (Delta Dental) (PDF)
• Vision Insurance - Summary Plan Description (PDF)

For more detailed information please contact CSUSM Corporation Human Resources at (760) 750-4700.

Other Benefit Programs

All CSUSM Corporation non-student employees are eligible for our Employee Assistance Program through Empathia. Visit Other Benefit Programs for additional Information.

• Empathia Brochure
• Empathia Guide
• Life Matters Guide
• Empathia Website

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Most of us manage our lives successfully. There are times, however, when personal problems interfere with relationships, job performance, and physical health. Everyone can benefit from help when these difficulties arise. That's why California State University San Marcos is providing a special employee benefit called an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), administered by Empathia LifeMatters®.

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EAP and WorkLife services are accessible online:

Site: www.mylifematters.com Password: cougars

or call their Toll Free Number: (800) 367-7474

More information on EAP:

1. What is EAP?
2. What services are available?
3. How does EAP work?
4. Is EAP really confidential?
5. What is the cost of EAP?
6. When are EAP services available?

What is the EAP?

Your EAP is a professional counseling service to assist you and your family members through a period of personal difficulty. LifeMatters® by Empathia, a private firm specializing in Employee Assistance Programs, is your provider. The Empathia LifeMatters® staff consists of trained and experienced licensed clinical professionals with special expertise in counseling individuals with personal problems.

What Services Are Available?

Confidential Counseling for Employees and their Dependents.

Your Employee Assistance Program Provides:

• Five (5) counseling sessions per incident.
• Available 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week, 365 Days a Year
• A WorkLife benefit which includes online resources in the categories of: Emotional Wellbeing, Relationship, Financial, Health, Legal and Workplace. 

  The EAP provides confidential services for a wide range of concerns that include:

  • Marital/Relationship Issues
  • Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Anger
  • Legal Questions
  • Financial Issues
  • Coping with Change
  • Bereavement or Grief
  • Low Self-Esteem

How Does the EAP Work?

To schedule an appointment, simply call LifeMatters® toll free number. In the EAP sessions, several things occur. You are asked to define the problem, consider your options, and develop an action plan. EAP consultants are there to assist you with these issues and to help you find solutions.

Is the EAP Really Confidential?

Yes. It is always confidential, unless YOU decide otherwise, and give written permission to the consultant to confer with your supervisor or human resources department.

What is the Cost?

The service is paid for by your employer as an employee benefit. Assessment, referral, and brief counseling services are free to the employee and family members. If referral for treatment is necessary, you will be responsible for paying those fees. Your group health plan may cover some of those costs.

When is the EAP Service Available?

EAP is there for you when you need them.

• Call during business hours to schedule an appointment.
• In case of emergencies, EAP is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
• Just call: 1-800-367-7474