Group Benefits Advisory Committee


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ERS is now accepting applications for appointments to the Group Benefits Advisory Committee 


The Group Benefits Advisory Committee (GBAC) advises the ERS Board of Trustees to plan and develop employee benefits for the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP). The GBAC is made up of ERS participants, benefit experts and professionals. The goal is for state benefits to be valuable to participants and employers and remain competitive at a reasonable cost.

The committee has up to 11 members appointed by the Board. It represents the diverse GBP-participating entities and stakeholder groups, including:

  • state agencies,
  • public institutions of higher education,
  • retirees,
  • health-related institutions and
  • insurance or benefit design consultants and professionals.

The GBAC meets at least twice each year and gives reports and feedback to the Board.

Notice of Open Seats

ERS is currently accepting applications for GBAC appointments for the following categories:

  • 4-year institution of higher education
  • Medicare-eligible retiree

Those who want to apply should review the committee charter, which describes committee membership requirements, operations and expectations. Terms are three years. Eligible applicants should send their completed applications to GBACadmin@ers.texas.gov

We accept applications through November 1, 2024. The Board will make appointments during its December 2024 or March 2025 meetings.

GBAC members are not paid for their participation on the committee. They are eligible for reimbursement for related travel expenses.

Download the application form

Governance Charter

The ERS Board of Trustees adopted the current version of the GBAC Governance Charter in August 2023.

Members

Contact Us

Questions about or suggestions for the GBAC can be submitted to GBACadmin@ers.texas.gov.



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