Long-Term Care Program
Long-term care is the extended care needed due to a serious accident, chronic illness, or the frailties of old age. Long-term care is provided when someone requires help with bathing, dressing, eating or other activities of daily living or when someone suffering from a cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer's disease and require monitoring and support to help them live comfortably.
Long-term care is different from the rest of your health care, and it’s typically not covered under health care plans or Medicare. If you want long-term coverage, you must purchase it separately.
The California Public Employees’ Long-Term Care Act was established by the state legislature in 1990. CalPERS administers the Program on behalf of all the public employees of California. The Program is not-for-profit and is self funded. The Program is the single largest provider of long-term care coverage in the state of California.
Eligibilty
All CSU employees and retirees are eligible. It is also available to their adult siblings, spouses, parents and parents-in-law. Part-time and temporary employees may also apply.
When Can I Apply?
At this time the Long-Term Care Program is not accepting new applications. Please continue to check CalPERS website for information on future Application periods.