Get the AFSCME Advantage with many programs available to CSEA members including benefits in the general categories of:

• Education
• Money
• Home & Auto
• Shopping & Discounts
• Health
• Entertainment & Travel

Contact:

• AFSCME Advantage Website
• Phone: 800-588-0374

Buyer’s Edge is a buying service that offers all CSEA members a low price guarantee on many major purchases such as appliances, TVs, cars (new & used), furniture and mattresses, home security systems, cruises, travel and more.

Contact:

• Buyer’s Edge Website
• Phone: 800-755-5008

Downloadable materials here:

• Buyer’s Edge flyer
• Buyer’s Edge Auto Purchase Program flyer

Your CSEA membership offers tons of valuable benefits – including money-saving, life-enhancing financial resources provided by CAP COM. Bank with a credit union that makes you their priority for:

• Fantastic loan and credit card rates, fast approvals
• Digital banking with a free budgeting app
• Award-winning service, one-on-one guidance

Benefits include:

• A CSEA-branded credit card featuring a low fixed interest rate, no annual fee and packed with benefits
• Low, fixed rates for vehicle purchases or refinancing

Contact:

• CAP COM/CSEA Website
• Phone: 844-622-2732

Downloadable materials here:

• Women investing flyer
• CSEA VISA credit card flyer
• Shrink your auto loan flyer

The CSEA/AFSCME PEOPLE (Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality) Program is a voluntary contribution fund for CSEA’s legislative and political action program. In order to continue to remain a force to be reckoned with, CSEA needs resources. However, federal election law prohibits using your union dues for campaigns and lobbying on the federal level. The PEOPLE Program provides the funds that bring us political clout and give us the ability to influence legislation and political leaders at the federal, state and local levels.

For as little as 27 cents a day, you can help to protect and strengthen collective bargaining rights, health care and retirement benefits, safety in the workplace and much more. Whether we are public or private sector workers or retirees, a strong political presence is vital to our existence as a union.

Join PEOPLE Today!

• Current members
• Retiree members

Contact:

• CSEA/AFSCME PEOPLE Program website
• Phone: (800) 342-4146, ext. 1404, or (518) 436-8622

Downloadable resources:

• PEOPLE information flyer
• PEOPLE contest flyer

The CSEA Employee Benefit Fund manages dental and vision coverage for all CSEA members currently working in State Government and some members working for Local Governments (where negotiated into your contract).

Contact:

• CSEA Employee Benefit Fund Website
• Phone: 800-323-2732

Downloadable materials here:

• Value of the Employee Benefit Fund flyer
• EBF Member Portal flyer

CSEA’s WORK Institute helps you get ahead! With many different career advancement resources that include Civil Service Test Preparation assistance, job skills training, workplace workshops and free professional development courses, we have programs and services to advance your career.

Contact:

• CSEA Work Institute website
• Phone: 866-478-554

Downloadable materials here:

• Civil Service Test Preparation flyer

In most cases, Davis Vision is the administrator of your vision care benefit. If you don’t have a vision benefit in your contract, Davis Vision offers discounted vision care services for all union members. Please visit their website for a list of participating providers.

Contact:

• Davis Vision Website
• Phone: 800-999-5431

Downloadable materials here:

• Davis Vision benefit flyer

CSEA is proud to partner with Excelsior College to offer up to a 40% discount on tuition to obtain your online associates, bachelor’s, master’s degree, or professional certificate.

Contact:

• Excelsior College CSEA Benefit Website
• Phone: 844-843-9296

Downloadable resources:

• Sharable flyer on benefits
• Degree Program listing
• Tuition and Fee Schedule flyer

CSEA has endorsed the law firm of FINE, OLIN AND ANDERMAN, LLP (FOA) to represent members for Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability claims. The law firm will provide you with honest, courteous and professional representation, at no out-of-pocket cost to you. [WC and SSDB fees, if any, come from your award and are determined by the law judge, regardless of whom you select to represent you.] The FOA attorneys can also answer your questions and provide you with all the necessary forms. These legal services have become an important member benefit for you and your family.

Contact:

• CSEA Workers Compensation/Social Security Disability Program Website
• Phone: 855-842-1876

Downloadable materials here:

• About the Firm flyer
• Workers Compensation information flyer
• Social Security Disability information flyer

Save an average of $300-$500 a year on home heating oil. Automatic delivery and free service contracts are provided.

Contact:

• HEAT USA/CSEA Website
• Phone: 888-432-8872

Downloadable materials here:

• HEAT USA brochure

The New York Safety Program offers defensive driving classes to CSEA  members and their families at a reduced rate of $23 per person in a classroom setting or $23.95 per person over the internet. Go to www.nysponline.com  to register; enter code CSEA.

After completing the six-hour course, you are entitled to a 10% reduction of your collision, liability and no-fault insurance base rate premiums each year for three years. Additionally, up to four (4) violation points may be reduced from the total on your driving record if you have incurred violations during the 18 months prior to completing the course.

Contact:

• New York Safety Program Website
• Phone: 888-292-0397

Downloadable materials here:

• New York Safety Program flyer

Save money on home heating oil through CSEA’s partnership with NYPIRG.

Take advantage of these program benefits:

• Free membership for CSEA members (regularly $40 annually)
• Big discounts on home heating oil, kerosene, and other heating products and services
• Collective price negotiation and consumer advocacy
• 24 hour emergency service
• Price cap protection in some areas
• Budget payment plans or 30 day payment cash or credit
• Members in some parts of New York State will receive a statement credit for referrals or even just for joining!

Contact:

• NYPIRG Fuel Buyer’s Group Website
• Phone: 800-695-4645

Downloadable materials here:

• NYPIRG Fuel Buyer’s Group flyers

Pearl Insurance has been CSEA’s exclusively endorsed provider of voluntary insurance programs for over 80 years. These plans are designed specifically to help protect CSEA Members and their families. Plans are designed by CSEA members for CSEA members. Plans include:

• Term Life Insurance
• Disability and Accident Insurance
• Permanent Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital and Home Care Recovery Insurance
• Auto, Home and Renters Insurance

Contact:

• CSEA/Pearl Insurance Website
• Phone: 877-VIP-CSEA

Downloadable materials here:

• Pearl Insurance Informational flyer
• Over the rainbow flyer
• Affordable coverage flyer

CSEA Members can buy today and pay over time with Purchasing Power! Enjoy the following program benefits:

• 12 months of zero interest payments
• No credit check, no hidden fees
• Pay over time – directly through your paycheck

Contact:

• Purchasing Power Website
• Phone: 888-923-6236

Downloadable materials here:

• Purchasing Power flyer

CSEA members pay less for propane with Tankfarm! Here are some exclusive benefits for CSEA members:

• Save an average of $300 – $500 a year on propane
• Work with a top local propane seller
• Access to Tankfarm’s member service teams
• $50 of free propane on signup
• $100 certificate good toward the purchase of a new propane tank
• No membership fees, delivery fees, tank rental fees or any other costs.

Contact:

• Tank Farm Website
• Phone: 855-976-4141

Downloadable materials here:

• Tankfarm brochure