Choosing benefits for Active Employees
As a State of Texas employee, you earn valuable benefits.
ERS’ health plans can help you and your family live a more healthy and financially secure life.
Retirement Contributions
and Planning
You and the state invest throughout your career for a stable lifetime benefit when you retire.
Plan Year 2025 Resources
For active employees and retirees not enrolled in Medicare
Life Changes
You can change many of your benefits as your life changes. Learn more about updating your coverage options after a Qualifying Life Event (QLE) like marriage, a new child and other life events.
Rates and Forms
- Use the rate calculator to estimate monthly coverage costs.
- Find forms to update your coverage.
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Take steps this National Retirement Security Month to reach your future financial goalsOctober 02, 2024
If you’re like most Americans, you believe more money would solve most of your problems. Here are three simple steps to start making that goal a reality.
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Let’s talk flu shotsOctober 02, 2024
What you need to know to help protect yourself and your family this winter. Here’s how to access important, no-cost immunizations through the Prescription Drug Program or medical plan.
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Buena Vida helps you reach your well-being goalsOctober 02, 2024
Feel prepared to hit the road to your personal well-being goals with Buena Vida. HealthSelect of Texas® participants can now access health tools, join state-wide fitness challenges, earn rewards and so much more.
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Combat pain with Hinge HealthOctober 02, 2024
If you’re struggling with bone, muscle or joint pain, there’s help available to you through your HealthSelectSM medical plan benefits. Learn about the Hinge Health program and sign up today to start reducing your pain.
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ERS seeks applicants for its Group Benefits Advisory CommitteeOctober 02, 2024
Are you interested in helping make sure the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program offers benefits that are valuable, competitive and a good value? Apply to join the Group Benefits Advisory Committee.