Become a CFA Member!

CFA members can request to become AAUP members.

CFA offers various insurance programs as a benefit to membership.

Two insurance programs are offered at no cost to active members, and members are automatically enrolled when they sign up for membership.  The programs are provided by MetLife:
– $2,000 complimentary life insurance: pays benefits to loved ones in the event of a member’s death.
– Up to $5,000 complimentary accidental death and dismemberment insurance: pays benefits to member or loved ones in the event of a members’ serious injury or death.

CFA members need to designate beneficiaries of these complimentary insurance programs.The following coverage is provided for a discounted cost to CFA active members. Each benefit below provides various tiers of coverage and costs, and is in addition to health insurance. These are also provided by MetLife. 
– Up to $500,000 voluntary life and AD&D insurance: pays benefits to loved ones in the event of a member’s death or serious injury.
– Two plans to choose from for hospital indemnity insurance: cash benefits paid directly to members for a hospital admission.
– Choose from a $15,000 or $30,000 critical illness benefit: cash benefits for a serious illness like heart attack, cancer or stroke.
– Two plans to choose from for 24-hour accident insurance: cash paid directly to members for on or off the job accidental injuries.

Once faculty sign up for CFA membership, they receive an email with instructions on how to provide beneficiaries for the complimentary life and AD&D insurance, and how to participate in the discounted insurances programs.

Everyone deserves affordable legal and identity theft protection.  Find out more about LegalShield & IDShield.

There are disaster relief funds available directly through CFA and displaced members should contact CFA directly for further information.

The CFA Board of Directors has set aside limited financial resources to provide support to members who have experienced hardship as a result of disasters such as fires, floods, and earthquakes. The goal of this fund is not to replace insurance or governmental assistance, but to provide a supplemental reimbursement for those unusual costs which often stretch our budgets. This fund is retroactive to June 2019.

Available Assistance

Eligible members can receive three types of assistance up to the maximum amount(s):

Housing Assistance: Cost of temporary housing or repair to existing housing. Maximum assistance amount: $1,000 per CFA member.

Other Needs Assistance: Costs of disaster-related expenses and serious needs including medical and dental expenses, funeral and burial costs, repair or replacement of household items such as clothing, furniture, necessary occupational tools and educational materials, costs for clean-up, excess utility costs, and other disaster-related expenditures. Maximum assistance amount: $1,500 per CFA member.

Catastrophic Damages Assistance: In the event where damages exceed $50,000, an additional maximum assistance amount of $1,500 will be provided per CFA member.

No single member shall receive more than $4,000 in assistance (per incident). Members sharing living quarters or otherwise sharing financial responsibility for each other must submit forms separately.

Eligibility Requirements

Membership: The CFA membership office will verify you are a member in good standing. A “member of good standing” means you have been a dues-paying CFA member for a minimum of six months in the last two years. The months of membership do not need to be consecutive.

Incurred Loss: Your current or previous residence must have been located in a California city or county affected by the disaster during the last eighteen (18) months and any losses claimed should have been caused by the natural disaster or its immediate consequences*.

Documentation: Actual receipts or other third-party documentation for the amounts being requested must be provided to document an actual expense. This may include service orders for repairs completed, rent statements, cancelled checks, or other statements from vendors and service providers. Receipts can only be submitted once per member.

All documentation should include a name, address, and phone number for the service provider or retailer, who must actually receive payment from you for the service or item.

For Catastrophic Damages Assistance, proof of damages exceeding $50,000 is required.

(For example: we cannot reimburse for repairs performed by a neighbor or family member even if they provide you with an “invoice” for the value of the repairs unless you actually paid cash for the service.)

Application Instructions

Complete the application and submit. If you have any questions send an email to: membership@calfac.org.

To request information, send an email to membership@calfac.org.

The California Faculty Association (CFA) is proud to be an affiliate of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), recognized as SEIU Local 1983.

As part of this affiliation, CFA Active Members are eligible to access a wide range of exclusive programs and services offered through SEIU Member Benefits. These benefits are designed to enhance members’ everyday lives

To take advantage of these offerings, CFA Active Members must first register online at: https://www.seiumb.com/account/registration

Once your CFA membership has been verified, you may log in to explore available programs at: https://www.seiumb.com/login

Some examples of these benefits include: auto insurance, program discount tickets, travel discounts, home loans, etc.

Please note that all programs are administered by SEIU Member Benefits and are subject to change. For assistance with program details, login issues, or questions related to specific services (e.g., travel, insurance, credit card applications), members are encouraged to contact the SEIU Member Advocacy Center:
Phone: 1-844-836-7348 Spanish-speaking representatives are available
Hours of Operation:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM ET
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

Please note that the California Faculty Association is not responsible for the administration or content of SEIU Member Benefits programs.

More information about this program: SEIU Member Benefits Flyer & SEIU Member Benefits Brochure

The information about member-only advantages is supplied by CFA and our affiliates. We strive to keep this information up to date; however it is advised that you call the numbers listed for updates and changes. Product or service quality is not guaranteed by CFA; that is the sole responsibility of the vendor.

Click on the electronic CFA Membership Application form to keep your information secure.

Click to download a printable CFA Membership Application form that you can complete by hand, then submit using one of these options: postal mail, fax, or “scan & email.” 

MAIL FORMS TO:
California Faculty Association / Membership
1110 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
FAX FORMS TO: CFA at (916) 441-3513
EMAIL FORMS TO: membership@calfac.org

Continue your support of CFA in retirement! Use this form to preserve your CFA membership, whether you are fully retired or in the Faculty Early Retirement Program (FERP). Learn more about remaining a CFA member after you retire from the CSU.

If you are interested in a different type of membership or have questions, email membership@calfac.org.