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.
New Employees
Learn about your valuable benefits administered by ERS.
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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Get on track for a healthy 2025January 08, 2025
Need a little help getting your health on track this year? Here are a few steps to get moving in the right direction.
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This new year, be inspired by Jennifer’s story of finding a fresh start through mental health care and yoga. This state agency employee has lived with chronic depression and anxiety for more than 15 years. Read how she uses the Fitness Program available to all HealthSelectSM participants to help maintain her mental health.
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Texa$aver contribution limits change in 2025January 08, 2025
Every year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announces retirement plan contribution limits for the upcoming tax year. Read about the new 2025 limits for Texa$aver participants.
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The HealthSelectSM Prescription Drug Program’s mail service soon will focus mainly on longer-supply prescriptions. Know your options for shorter supplies.
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HealthSelect medical plan participants no longer need a referral to see a dermatologistJanuary 08, 2025
Good news! Participants in the HealthSelect of Texas® plan no longer need to get a referral to get services from an in-network dermatologist. Regular skin cancer screenings can save your skin, and your life. Here’s what you need to know.