View information about the upcoming statutory cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for employee-class retirees who retired on or before Dec. 31, 2004 and surviving beneficiaries of employee-class retirees who retired in 2004 or earlier.
Retiree Benefits
As an eligible State of Texas retiree, you have access to valuable benefits you earned through years of service to the state.
Health Benefits
ERS’ health plans can help you and your family live a healthier and financially secure life.
Are you eligible for Medicare, or becoming eligible soon? Learn how your state health benefits work with Medicare.
My ERS Retirement
Your stable lifetime annuity payments are the result of your and the state’s contributions throughout your career, and ERS’ sound investment of those contributions.
Optional Add-on Benefits
As a retiree, you still have access to optional benefits that provide additional security and savings. But your options are different from when you were an active employee.
Plan Year 2025 Enrollment
Fall Enrollment for Medicare-eligible retirees
Life Changes
Notify ERS as soon as possible when you experience life changes such as marriage, divorce, death, Medicare eligibility or children getting their own coverage. There are possible benefits and coverage options available to you as a result of these types of life changes.
Rates and Forms
- View rate sheets.
- Find forms to update your coverage.
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Tax season is right around the cornerDecember 11, 2024
Tax season starts in just a few weeks. Here are a few reminders to keep in mind as the year ends.
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Message from the executive directorDecember 11, 2024
Thanks to the Texas Legislature's efforts, retirees who have been retired 20 years or more will get a boost to their annuity in the new year.
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Don't forget to activate your UCardDecember 11, 2024
The UCard is your new HealthSelectSM MA PPO member ID card and more
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Will you see a change in your annuity?December 11, 2024
You may see a change in your monthly annuity.
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2025 ERS trustee election: Upcoming call for nominationsDecember 11, 2024
The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) is preparing for the 2025 Board of Trustees election.