CSEA Long Beach Chapter 2

06/05/2024

Save with CSEA
Amusements and Attractions

Did you know that CSEA has discounts on amusements and attractions for all seasons? Log into csea.com/fun to access your member benefits for discounts on the following and more.

Abenity
Log in with Abenity and you'll have access to so many discounts including: movie tickets, restaurant gift cards, amusement park tickets, hotels and so much more.

Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach, CA
With eighteen different exhibits, enjoy the Northern Pacific and tropical reefs at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long beach. Â

California Academy of Sciences - San Francisco, CA
Explore the entire universe under one roof! The California Academy of Sciences offers an aquarium, a planetarium, a rain forest, and a natural history museum in one place.

Disneyland - Anaheim, CA
Enjoy classic attractions, magical entertainment and fun for all ages with Mickey and Friends. Choose tickets starting at 2-day, 1-park per day or park hopper tickets to Disneyland and California Adventure Park.

Knott's Berry Farm
One-of-a-kind seasonal events include Knott's PEANUTS„ Celebration, Knott's Boysenberry Festival, Ghost Town Alive!, Knott's Summer Nights, Knott's Spooky Farm and Scary Farm Halloween events, and Knott's Merry Farm holiday celebration.

Legoland - Carlsbad, CA
This year is Legoland California's 25th birthday and the celebrations includes a parade and dinosaurs. Dino Valley is now open and Lego World Parade opens this summer.

Roaring Camp Railroad - Felton, CA
Nature at it's best on display in Felton, California. Take in the beautiful forest scenery of Bear Mountain on Roaring Camp's authentically preserved narrow-gauge steam engines.

San Diego Zoo and Safari - San Diego, CA
Lions, tigers and bears on display! The San Diego Zoo and Safari Park connects people with wildlife. Explore the wonder of encountering animals in beautiful San Diego!

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Santa Cruz, CA
The beach, the rides, the arcade, the music, the food! What more can you ask for? Indulge in a mile long scenic walk down the boardwalk, while indulging in food and fun.

SeaWorld - San Diego, CA
Sea animals, food, rides, attractions, and not to mention phenomenal aquariums all spread out along Mission Bay Park. There's something for kids and adults here at SeaWorld San Diego.

Universal Studios - Hollywood, CA
Experience the magic of the movies! Universal Studios, Hollywood makes you the star by putting you right onto the set of your favorite movies. Jurrassic Park, The Mummy, Harry Potter, and the new Super Nintendo World with Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach.
How can you access these discounts, you ask?
Access these discounts and purchase tickets at csea.com/fun!

Coming Soon: Waterparks, like South Bay Shores at Great America, The Island, Wild Water, Wild River, and Knott's Soak City. Check back in at csea.com/fun soon!

Save some change and have some fun with CSEA!

For additional questions or assistance, call CSEA Member Benefits at (866) 487-2732 or email [email protected].

Get discounts on all the major theme parks in California and save on tickets to aquariums, zoos, movie theatres, waterparks and more.

05/20/2024

Medicare Telephone Health Plan
Counseling Service CSEA Webinar

Join our FREE Webinar and take advantage of this important service!

How much do you know about Medicare? It can be very confusing, there's no question about it. We'll go over some of the major changes taking place this year and next year.

However, did you know that United Insurance Partners (UIP) offers CSEA members and their families an exclusive Medicare Telephone Health Plan Counseling Service ? This FREE service was created, so you can get all your questions answered, helping you and your family members.

Medicare pays 80% of your health care costs but CSEA and UIP care how you pay for the rest.

Join our webinar and learn about how the UIP Medicare Telephone Health Plan Counseling https://click.actionnetwork.org/ss/c/u001.XaF8mXqsA6b2dSPmhsleMXolV500KrHFO-V_QdPNuQ6Mwt7lWL1oNVJKfX_bDBNOcI6HL4FF4y-_1EzrVGo8pNYhKVwkItlwa6i4F0LC7VKLaZLl-1v2bEkdNghLwmaKpNdGbcgzdREL0DdoUHbwT02vfiQa5oWw_OLyPAr3H5pbxwN6tl7IFFD0qtJDzVQCf70Oh0xp0-pUBV6AHdbCf9BW5fmmLVNhdfqGy9ku1vHf3YPgSzj0hOkKYYnHMKasEdyxAIprscNux-MEJ9hSgtu-t-vHfMxXYdU510vBDYa7zoMOACeokbpJddFxpcZ893s1TdFqX7YoqjV6wkdTavyLhC_ed9CGjN-jq0nfQ4U8NijayfmKeg7FB5nwT3yzk0otRF3lVANFksVwHrARxQ/46i/C7CjNcdgSaelhzXi49piqA/h5/h001.Tu94bICHNIG6QYrXMqmyTv2aR0nq9Hb6BYj3cIr-pSs
can give you peace of mind. Then, call Debra Hoffman and her team! They have the answers you need to build a plan that helps cover the additional 20% NOT covered by Medicare.

Click on the time link below to RSVP for the "Medicare Health Plan Counseling Webinar". Please note: Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Join the webinar! We'll go over some of the major changes taking place this year and next year and addressing things like:

Questions about your current Medicare Health Care Program
If you are approaching retirement and can't decide where to turn
If your spouse is turning 65 and you're still working, what do you do?
If you enroll in Medicare but don't like the plan and want to change
If you are unsure about your rights and responsibilities regarding Medicare
This zoom webinar is exclusive for CSEA members and CSEA retired members to help you understand the resources CSEA has in place for you. We want to inform you of the things you need to be aware of before making a Medicare decision.

These zoom webinars will provide some basic information on how to set up a follow-up meeting with a representative from UIP to discuss your individual needs.

Don't think you only have ONE choice! UIP can show you different plans from insurance companies whose names you trust.

Reserve your space now! Once you reserve your space, you will receive a confirmation email and a reminder email the day before the webinar

For additional questions or assistance, email [email protected] or call Debb Jachens, CSEA Member Benefits Coordinator at (408) 473-1000 ext. 1309

How much do you know about Medicare? UIP offers CSEA members an exclusive Medicare Health Plan Telephone Counseling service, created so you can get all your questions answered.* Take a look below at the basics, and then give us a call at 800-707-2360 to get started! Medicare pays 80% of your health....

02/20/2024

Let's Raise One Dollar More in 2024!
CSEA Assistance Fund
See's Candies Yumraiser
Spring Storefront Now Open

How's your chocolate stash holding up? Need chocolate for mom�, a sweetheart • or how about those little Easter bunnies? Aren't you so glad I asked?

We can solve that problem and then some! Your hard earned money can go a lot further with CSEA. When you purchase See's Candies, you will directly impact a valued CSEA member's life. How? A portion of every purchase from the Spring storefront link goes to the CSEA Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund, helping members in need. We know you're purchasing chocolate anyways! Why not help a good cause while you're at it?

How does it work? Buy candy online and a portion of your purchase will be donated to the CSEA Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund. It's that easy! You can start purchasing your candy now, and the orders will begin shipping on February 15, just in time for Easter and Mothers Day. The CSEA Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund storefront for Spring candy closes on March 15.
Please watch for future communications from Member Benefits to keep these See's campaigns on your radar.

Do you want to make a tax-deductible donation without purchasing See's Candies?
We also know that some of you prefer to make a donation without purchasing chocolates. If so, you can click here to make a general donation online with a credit or debit card. If you donate $10 or more and you would like an assistance fund lapel pin, email [email protected] with proof of your donation, requesting a pin, and we will send you one!

Help us reach a dollar more in 2024, surpassing the 2023 Yumraiser amount raised of $6,577. Can we do it? United, we can achieve anything!

For more information on the CSEA Dorothy Bjork Assistance fund you can go to www.csea.com/assistance.

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Thank you for supporting the CSEA Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund-Spring! We'll receive profits from any items you purchase below. Order more to help us reach our fundraising goal!

02/15/2024

Protect What Matters - Supplemental Insurance Products

United Insurance Partners (UIP), a CSEA-approved benefit provider, offers members a wide range of insurance products to meet their needs. From life insurance to dental insurance to discount vision plans, UIP offers CSEA members and their families the A, B, C and D's of insurance products and services. CSEA provides supplemental insurance products for those members who may not have these insurances through their employer. UIP's program is exclusively available to active CSEA members and their families.

Members can make a claim, make a payment, or obtain policy information by calling UIP at (833) 426-2732 or using the inquiry form on their website at: www.CSEABenefits.com.

A) Accidental Death & Dismemberment
As a CSEA member, active or retired, you are automatically covered with $5,000 of Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance coverage at no cost to you. There is no need to activate this coverage; members are automatically enrolled when they sign the application to join CSEA. You are covered as long as you remain a member in good standing.
*Higher limits up to $300,000 are available.

B) Better Term Life and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Term Life Insurance: With limits up to $300,000, our Term Life plan can help provide the financial security your family needs (Members must enroll prior to turning 65).

Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Because most medical plans, particularly high deductible plans, do not cover all expenses, CSEA members can protect themselves from the financial strain of unexpected out-of-pocket expenses with Hospital Indemnity insurance (Members must enroll prior to turning 65).

C) Critical Illness Insurance
Critical illness can be physically and financially overwhelming. Having a financial cushion can help you focus on getting back on track without the worry of finding extra cash to cover those expenses. Critical illness provides that much needed financial cushion (Members must enroll prior to turning 65).

D) Dental Plans and Discount Vision
Dental PPO and HMO Plans: CSEA Dental Insurance Plans offer broader coverage with low out-of-pocket costs when choosing participating dentists. CSEA active and retired members, their spouse/domestic partners, and dependent children age 26 and under are eligible for coverage.

Discount Vision: Active and retired CSEA members and their families can enjoy the benefits of membership with our discount vision plans though VSP (Vision Services Plan). With discounted rates below what non-members would otherwise pay, CSEA members can choose from thousands of participating doctors, and take advantage of discounts for exams, contact lenses, frames, and more.

Do you have questions about these supplemental insurance plans? Call United Insurance Partners (UIP) at (833) 426-2732 or go to http://www.cseabenefits.com for information.

Insurance policies offered by United Insurance Partners (UIP) and its affiliates contain certain exclusions, exceptions, reductions, limitations, waiting periods and terms for keeping them in force. Please contact UIP at 301 E. Colorado Blvd. Suite 200 Pasadena, CA 91101 for complete details.

For additional questions or assistance, call CSEA Member Benefits at (866) 487-2732 or email [email protected]

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02/14/2024

2024 is one of the most significant election years in recent memory with school board seats, every congressional seat, every Assembly seat, half the state Senate seats, a U.S. Senate seat and the presidency on the ballot.

To help you stay informed and learn about CSEA's endorsed candidates, we have created a comprehensive voter guide with links to each endorsed candidate's website.

CSEA has endorsed primary candidates who will stand up for workers rights and the progress we've fought for together. To earn our endorsement, these candidates passed a thorough vetting procedure including research, interviews and assessments to ensure they will be focused on defending classified employees.

Ballots will begin arriving in mailboxes on Feb. 5, and the CSEA voter guide is the perfect reference to have when filling out your ballot.

This year, the rights of every member (active and retired) are at stake. Don't hold your ballot until Primary Election Day on March 5 - be sure to fill out your ballot and send it back right away!

If you want to do more than just vote for these candidates that will stand up for us in elected office, please volunteer to campaign for them in your area. Sign up at csea.com/volunteer2024.

01/23/2024

CSEA Member Student Loan Reducer Program
Applications due Thursday, 2/15,

CSEA recognizes that student loan debt is a major burden for CSEA members. To assist with this burden, CSEA and valued benefit provider, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, work together to offer some financial relief with the Member Student Loan Reducer Program.

This program allows CSEA to assist members with $500 grants to help pay down student loan debt of $10,000 or more. Twenty-two grants are awarded every year. Applications are being accepted now through February 15th, 2024.

Applicants must:

1. Be a member in good standing with CSEA

2. Have at least $10,000 in outstanding federal or private student loan debt for their own education

3. Have graduated a U.S. accredited college or university with a degree

4. Submit an official application by the February 15th deadline

All you need to do to apply is: Complete the Application for Member Student Loan Reducer, complete the Chapter Participation Form, and submit both with the required supporting documentation via email to [email protected] or mail to Member Benefits, California School Employees Association, 2045 Lundy Ave., San Jose, CA 95131 postmarked by the February 15th deadline.

Apply Here!

For additional questions or assistance, call CSEA Member Benefits at (866) 487-2732 or email [email protected].

01/16/2024

Do you have kids going off to college or in college already?
CSEA Dependent Scholarship Applications are due February 1!

Are your children graduating from high school this year and headed off to college next Fall? Are they already attending college? CSEA has scholarships available for your dependents to apply.

CSEA $1,000 Dependent Scholarships - Application Deadline is February 1, 2024
CSEA offers $1,000 scholarships to dependents of CSEA members. Applications must be submitted along with all required documentation by February 1, 2024.

Pre-Application Worksheet -The Dependent Scholarship Application is an online form. There is no time limit to completing the application, however, your dependent will need to complete the application in one sitting, as there is no option to save your work and go back to it later. We have created this worksheet so you can make sure you have everything necessary for successful submission of the application.

Online Application Form - Feel free to forward this email to you dependents or have them go directly to www.csea.com/scholarships so they can read about the scholarship, download the Pre-Application Worksheet, complete the application, and submit the application with required documentation.

Union Plus Scholarships - $500 to $4,000
CSEA members and dependents are also eligible to apply for the Union Plus Scholarship with awards ranging from $500 to $4,000. Apply online by January 31, 2024.

CSEA Education Benefits
Are YOU also going to college or do you have student loan debt for your own higher education? Explore all the grant and scholarship options.

CSEA offers a wide range of education services to members and their families, including $110,000 per year in scholarships and grants.

10/25/2023

See's Candies Yumraiser
CSEA Assistance Fund
CSEA Helps Unwrap Your Holiday Gift-Giving

As we gear up for another holiday season of gift giving, the California School Employees Association and Retiree Council 5000 continue to raise funds with everyone's favorite chocolate. Help support the CSEA Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund and fellow union brothers and sisters in need by purchasing See's Candies through our Yumraiser fundraiser!

The CSEA Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund helps members in times of crisis with two different programs: the Humanitarian Assistance and Emergency Assistance programs. These programs help provide financial relief to members in need.

This holiday season, you can purchase See's Candies here and a portion of your purchase will be donated to the CSEA Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund. Put your spending dollars to work this season and give more than the gift of chocolate. Give the gift of relief to someone going through what may be the roughest patch of their life and know that your purchase makes a huge difference.

Order now to receive your delivery by the Thanksgiving holiday. Shop between Wednesday, November 1, 2023, and Monday, December 11, 2023, to receive your gifts by Friday, December 22nd. Depending on distance, shipments may vary 6-10 business days from date ordered.

The gifts you send matter and should be memorable. That's why you should make See's Candies and CSEA a part of your gift-giving this year.
So shop through this link https://www.yumraising.com/secure/cseadba_csea_dorothy_bjork_assistance_fundwin93/PenLar6000/?link_id=13&can_id=4df8f2882b09e8397614e56bb4949d9b&source=email-get-your-holiday-gifting-done-and-help-a-great-cause&email_referrer=email_2073974&email_subject=get-your-holiday-gifting-done-and-help-a-great-cause-at-the-same-time link to help support the Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund! Share our store front link with family and friends to help us reach our 2023 campaign goal of $5,000. We are just about halfway to our goal with a few months left in 2023. Make it count today and everyday!

Council 5000 wholeheartedly thanks you for your continued support of the Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund Yumraiser. What you choose to spend here could help someone tomorrow.

Thank you for supporting the CSEA Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund-Winter 2023! We'll receive profits from any items you purchase below. Order more to help us reach our fundraising goal!

08/29/2023

For Evacuation and Loss this year.
The Home Emergency Assistance
is Available
Spread the word!

The CSEA Humanitarian Fund Committee, Member Benefits and your entire CSEA family share concern about members and families being affected by the recent fires in California.

CSEA offers Emergency Assistance by providing funds to subsidize losses experienced due to evacuation or loss of home. For those experiencing these losses:
Any member in good standing with CSEA being held under mandatory displacement/evacuation or whose place of permanent residence has been deemed uninhabitable, is eligible to complete and submit an application for CSEA Emergency Assistance.

To Apply: Complete the Emergency Assistance Application with the EFT Form and submit with any photos or back up documentation necessary to [email protected]. Those held under mandatory evacuation should attach any official notification you may have received. Those who have experienced losses will be required to send photos or proof of the loss. As traumatic as the experience can be, chapter leadership can also complete, sign and submit applications on behalf of victims.

Help make a difference in the lives
of your fellow CSEA Brothers, Sisters and Siblings - DONATE TODAY!
Support for the Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund. The fund doesn't come from union dues; it relies solely on donations from our CSEA family. If you've already made a donation, thank you for your generosity. If not, please consider how much your contribution will be appreciated by those members in need.

Some chapter members vote to take a certain amount out of their general fund. Others hold fundraisers like bake sales or bingo tournaments. Even passing a hat at chapter meetings can help the fund. And you can always make an individual donation.

Post this flyer in a common area easily accessible for members to get the word out and, make a donation to the Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund!
THERE ARE THREE EASY WAYS TO DONATE:

1. Make a one-time, or recurring donation online when you click HERE.

2. Call the Member Benefits Service Center to make a
one-time donation over the phone: Call 1-866-ITS-CSEA or (866) 487-2732.

3. Send a check donation in the mail to:
Dorothy Bjork Assistance Fund
2045 Lundy Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131

Your generosity is appreciated and those affected will feel their compassion of their union siblings during this difficult time!

For additional questions or assistance, call CSEA Member Benefits at (866) 487-2732 or email [email protected].