Interim Benefits Study
On September 4, 2012, ERS submitted to the Texas Legislature two comprehensive studies on state employee health and retirement benefits. Both reports are the result of a year-long research process designed to be transparent and to include all stakeholders with an interest in the future of state employee benefits. The legislative charge was to present a range of options for the Legislature’s consideration.
Review our research findings
Study of the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) Insurance Plan
- Insurance Benefits Study Findings Sustainability of the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP), September 2012 (pdf)
- Sustainability of the State of Texas Group Insurance Program, September 4, 2012 (pdf)
Study of the Employees Retirement System of Texas Retirement Plan
- Retirement Benefits Study Findings, September 2012 (pdf)
- Sustainability of the State of Texas Group Retirement Program, September 4, 2012 (pdf)
Contributors
Vendors and other interested parties who presented their ideas for consideration in the Interim Benefit Study.
- Alere Wellbeing
Presenting tobacco cessation provider solutions - Alliance Work Partners
Cost saving opportunities made possible by fully integrating EAP, Work-Life, Wellness and Behavioral Health services - Aflac
Voluntary benefits trends with government employers/employees and overview of Aflac's products/service/capabilities. - Aon Hewitt
The value of reviewing potential retirement design strategies - Careington International
Dental Discount Services - Cerner
Benefit plan design - Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Reducing Costs and Improving Quality Through Minimally Invasive Surgery Initiatives. - Extend Health
Medicare retiree medical and Rx solution leveraging - Family Heritage Life
Supplemental insurance products for life insurance, cancer, heart disease and stroke and accident insurance
- Humana
Retiree Health Care Solutions - MedeAnalytics
The value of better analytics to drive performance improvement - National Teacher Associates
Voluntary Supplemental Benefits - NFP/AmWins
Employer Group Waiver Plans - Part D Advisors
Protect RDS dollars received by ERS and generate RDS dollars by reopening past filings - Scott & White Health Plan
Medicare and Part D Solutions; Innovation in Care Delivery through Provider sponsored plans. - Texas Public Employees Association
Recommendations for wellness, cost containment and retirement sustainability. - Texas State Employees Union
The sustainability of the Pension plan. - US Tele-Medicine
Corporate Tele-Triage Program and how it may increase savings and access to care for state employees.