The primary mission of CSU-ERFSA is the protection of pension and health care benefits for both active and retired California State University faculty and staff members.
The association was formed in 1985 as the California State University Emeritus and Retired Faculty Association (CSU-ERFA) in response to threats and attempts to reduce or eliminate CSU retirees rights, privileges and benefits and to support the activities of retired faculty as continuing members of the academic community.
Several features of the program including its flexibility, consumer protection standards, and the California Partnership option were influenced by CSU-ERFSA.
CSU-ERFSA makes available retirement planning advice for active California State University faculty members.
Funding for this program is provided from the CSU-ERFA Charitable Foundation, which is a separate organization that holds U.S. Internal Revenue System 501(c)3 status.