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Form 1095-B (proof of insurance coverage) will be available soonJanuary 21, 2025
This form shows employer-provided medical coverage for the last calendar year. Your employees can get a copy from their medical plan provider, if they want it for their records.
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Resources for ERS’ Retirement Group 4January 21, 2025
State agency employees and law enforcement and custodial officers who are members of this group have resources to learn about their retirement benefits.
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As of Jan. 17, the Fitness Program Elite tier now has four luxury tiers: Elite, Pro, Signature and Premier. Membership costs have increased.
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Access to preventive care is available for your employeesJanuary 21, 2025
Your employees’ health and well-being is important. Share these preventive care resources available to them.
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Contribution limits to Texa$aver accounts have increasedJanuary 7, 2025
As of Jan. 1, 2025, the IRS increased the contribution limits to 401(k) and 457 accounts. This includes specific increases for participants who are ages 60 through 63.
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Prescription drug deductibles, and any medical deductibles in the HealthSelect plans reset on Jan. 1January 7, 2025
Participants must reach the deductible amount before the plan pays its share. Coinsurance and total out-of-pocket maximums also reset on Jan. 1.
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HealthSelect medical plan participants no longer need a referral to see a dermatologistJanuary 7, 2025
Participants still have to meet eligibility and other plan requirements.
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Timing is everything for new retirees’ insurance benefits. Avoid a delay in coverage by reporting each employee’s last year of eligible service credit to TRS.
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Don’t forget to redeem Blue Points earned through Well onTargetDecember 10, 2024
Redeem by Dec. 31! Well onTarget® and the Blue PointsSM rewards store will no longer be available to your employees after Dec. 31, but participants can still access the Fitness Program.
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The Dec. 5 Ask ERS for BCs webinar recording will post soonDecember 10, 2024
A recording of this webinar will be available within the next two to three weeks on the Ask ERS for BCs page.