Benefits and Wellness
We’ve got you covered. Explore CSUMB’s benefits and wellness resources.
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Cal State Monterey Bay offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which includes a variety of employee-paid and voluntary options, such as:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance plans
- Holidays, vacation, and other paid leave
- Income protection benefits
- Retirement planning
- Pet insurance
- Fee waiver for university classes
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Additionally, eligible employees have access to a range of other individual and group benefits, campus amenities, and discount programs.
Wellness Resources
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Otter Sports Center/Aquatic Center
Get in some exercise, strength training, or some laps before or after work. A variety of employee membership options are available, and you can use payroll deduction to sign up.
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The Wellness Raft
CSUMB’s Wellness Raft offers a host of resources and services to the Otter community, from summer yoga classes to a run-walk-roll club.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
You’re not alone. Get compassionate, confidential help with life’s challenges. Offered through Empathia Pacific, Inc., EAP services are available to employees and their household members.
Access EAP (requires log-in)
Other Otter Perks & Discounts
As a benefit of being a CSUMB employee, certain discounts and services are available to you from a variety of establishments on campus and around the region. These include:
- Otter Athletics - discounted tickets to CSUMB Athletic events.
- CSUMB Library - employees may obtain a barcode for their CSUMB username to check out library materials and use the interlibrary loan program
- Credit Unions - CSU employees are eligible for membership and offered competitively priced savings and loan products
- Software and Technology - save up to 85% on select software and technology items, including Adobe Products
- World Theater - discounted tickets for performances.
- In-Shape Health Clubs - free enrollment and reduced membership rates.
- Monterey Sports Center - 10% discount on a 1-year Adult Extended Use Pass
- Free Public Transit - use your Otter ID to ride the MST (Monterey-Salinas Transit)
- Otter Cycle Center - bicycle rentals and repairs right on campus
Contact Human Resources
Have a question about benefits or leave? We’re here to help
Email Us
Send us a note by email, and someone from the Human Resources team will get back to you soon. You can also email benefits@csumb.edu or leaves@csumb.edu with specific questions.
Call or Visit
You may also contact us by phone or visit our office during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.