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  • Administered by Alight Solutions

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Get the facts: Check out ERS at a Glance
05 Feb, 2020
Did you know that the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) health insurance plans cover about one of every 53 Texans? Read some key statistics about how ERS managed your benefits in the Fiscal Year 2019 ERS at a Glance.
 
February is American Heart Month: Time to get heart smart
05 Feb, 2020
Boosting your heart health contributes to good brain health, says the American Heart Association. Your ERS health plan has resources to help you keep your heart healthy. And, there’s no better time than now—American Heart Month—to get heart smart.
 
Five reasons why you should have a primary care provider
05 Feb, 2020
If you are enrolled in HealthSelect of Texas®, you must have a primary care provider (PCP) on file with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to get the highest level of benefits and save the most money.
 
HealthSelect participants: Estimating health costs might be easier than you think
05 Feb, 2020
Imagine: Your doctor tells you that you need to have a medical procedure or see a specialist. One of your first questions may be: “What’s it going to cost me?” By logging into Blue Access for MembersSM, your online benefits portal, you can search Provider Finder to get estimates and compare costs.
 
Join the Fitness Program in February with no enrollment fee
05 Feb, 2020
Ready to get active? During the month of February, HealthSelectSM members and their covered dependents can join the Fitness Program without paying the enrollment fee.
 
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Save on holiday shopping with the Discount Purchase Program
09 Dec, 2019
It's the holiday shopping season! Save on gifts for everyone on your list through the Discount Purchase Program. 
 
Learn about Medicare at Corpus Christi seminar Jan. 15
09 Dec, 2019
See details about a January 15, 2020 Medicare Preparation seminar in Corpus Christi.
 
New year, new deductible
09 Dec, 2019
A new year can mean a fresh start—that includes some health insurance deductibles and coinsurance, which reset on January 1. 
 
You should see this: Set your sights on healthy eyes
09 Dec, 2019
An eye exam can detect signs of medical problems such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure. Learn why you’ll want to add an annual eye exam to your preventive care routine.
 
Staying in Motion: 96-year-old Lula Marie Sullivan shows staying active has no age limit
09 Dec, 2019
For Lula Marie Sullivan, aging well and staying active go hand-in-hand, which is why her 35 years of retirement have been busy ones.
 
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Still making a difference
05 Dec, 2019
At 96 years old, retiree Lula Marie Sullivan shows that staying active has no age limit.
Managing diabetes by embracing technology
02 Oct, 2019
Stuart Greenfield has successfully managed his Type 1 diabetes for more than 50 years. He relies on ever-improving technology to control his blood sugar levels—and he credits having good health coverage with helping him thrive. Read more.
 
From guard to guide
07 Aug, 2019
JoAnn Norman has a mission: to help the women she meets every week build their sense of self-worth. Her monthly annuity gives her the financial support she needs to continue serving those serving time. Read more.
 
Changing family, changing benefits: Knowing when and how to update your coverage
05 Jun, 2019
When Eric Posadas discovered that his family would be expanding, he went into research mode. His quest: to determine which benefits could best protect his growing family’s health and financial well-being.
 
Taking charge: How to use Consumer Directed HealthSelect to your health advantage
03 Apr, 2019
When Eileen Eiden took a job with Austin Community College in 2014, a high deductible health plan was not among her coverage options. When ERS offered Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM in 2016, Eiden promptly signed up and is happy to explain why the plan is a good fit for her and, perhaps, for others.
 
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