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  • Administered by Superior Vision

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  • Administered by Alight Solutions

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  • Administered by Beneplace
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Coming soon: lower monthly fees, new investment option in Texa$aver
01 Apr, 2020
On May 1, it will cost you less–15% less–to save for your future! And, you’ll have one new investment option to consider in the Texa$aver program lineup.
 
Changing the way you see stress
01 Apr, 2020
We hear a lot about stress these days, and how it is linked to chronic disease. There is definitely a link between stress and health–but our minds are powerful. Some researchers suggest that how we perceive stress can make all the difference.
 
Find the best prices for your medications: HealthSelectSM Prescription Drug Program drug pricing tool
01 Apr, 2020
HealthSelect Prescription Drug Program participants: find out what your medications will cost before reaching for your wallet.
 
State of Texas Vision participants: Glasses.com and 1-800 Contacts join provider network
01 Apr, 2020
State of Texas Vision participants: you can now order glasses or contacts online and apply your vision insurance in one convenient step.
 
Keeping a healthy lifestyle while working from home
01 Apr, 2020
If you recently became a “work-from-home” employee, you may be getting less exercise, reaching for unhealthy snacks and feeling a little extra stress. So how can you get used to this new work life and still live a healthy lifestyle?
 
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2020 annuity payment dates
13 Mar, 2020
See annuity payment dates for 2020.
 
Going Mediterranean is easier than you think
09 Mar, 2020
Celebrate National Nutrition Month in March by choosing a Mediterranean diet. Travel to Greece is not required—just healthy food choices.
 
ERS adopts rule amendment
09 Mar, 2020
ERS' Board of Trustees has adopted an amendment allowing designated beneficiaries of ERS members and retirees to assign certain death benefits to licensed funeral directors or funeral establishments.
 
Your annuity and the ERS Retirement Trust Fund
09 Mar, 2020
The State of Texas Retirement program supports thousands of retirees and survivors and plays an important role in  retaining state workers. Read answers to common questions about your retirement annuity and the fund that supports it.
 
Join our Facebook community
09 Mar, 2020
If you haven’t connected with ERS on Facebook, we invite you to join our online community. Just remember to follow these guidelines when participating in a public forum.
 
More news for ERS State retirees
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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