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  • Administered by Alight Solutions

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  • Administered by Beneplace
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Plan ahead with confidence: Texa$aver Education Counselors available to help
05 Aug, 2020
What does retirement readiness look like? If your State of Texas Retirement and Social Security aren’t enough to live comfortably, where will the rest of your money come from? If your financial future is on your mind, it’s time to talk with a Texa$aver Education Counselor.
New incentive program for HealthSelect participants coming soon
05 Aug, 2020
Did you know that prices for medical services such as MRIs, CT scans and lab tests can differ greatly depending on where you go?  You probably look for value when shopping for all kinds of items and services. Why not for medical services?
Reminder: restart date for your prescription drug deductible in HMOs
05 Aug, 2020
Prescription drug deductibles will restart soon for participants in some GBP health plans. Find out when yours restarts in the prescription drug deductibles table.
Plan Year 2020 TexFlex balances and claims
05 Aug, 2020
It’s almost the start of a new plan year. If you contributed to a TexFlex℠ flexible spending account (FSA) in Plan Year 2020 and did not use all of your funds, you still have time. Learn more, so you won’t have to forfeit any funds.
Take care of your mental health, with help from HealthSelect
05 Aug, 2020
Mental and physical health go hand-in-hand. In fact, taking care of your mental health can sometimes improve your ability to take care of your physical health.
More news for ERS State employees
ERS tobacco policy updated for e-cigarettes
01 Jun, 2021
Participants in Texas Employees Group Benefits Program health plans who use e-cigarettes or vaping products must certify as tobacco users.  Read more about ERS' tobacco policy  and certifying tobacco use. 
 
Save with the Discount Purchase Program
08 Jun, 2020
An unexpected deal on an item or service you've been wanting can make your day. Check out the summertime  offers available through the Discount Purchase Program. 
 
Online retailers join State of Texas Vision network
08 Jun, 2020
Some of the industry's largest online vendors for eyewear and contact lenses are part of the State of Texas Vision network. That means plan participants can purchase eyewear or contacts and apply their vision benefits in one convenient step.
 
New insurer for HealthSelect Medicare Advantage starting 2021
08 Jun, 2020
The ERS Board of Trustees has awarded the contract for the HealthSelect Medicare AdvantageSM Plan to United Healthcare effective January 1, 2021. Your benefits will not change, but you'll want keep informed about the transition. Learn where you can find out more.
 
Time to try telehealth?
08 Jun, 2020
Older adults can be more vulnerable to illness, particularly COVID-19, and should limit their exposure to others who could be sick.  If you've never tried a doctor's visit via video, now is a good time to learn more about it.
 
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.
 
Covering all his bases
28 Dec, 2018

Thomas Barker-White has learned that "life can come at you quick." The disability coverage and health insurance offered to State of Texas workers prepares you for that unexpected challenge, Barker-White asserts.

A Place in the sun
28 Dec, 2018

Thanks to his ERS benefits, Charlie Keen can follow one of his rules of retirement: try to enjoy every day.

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