Active Employees

Eligibility

Who is eligible for GBP insurance benefits?

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.

Link to Active Employees' Retirement Contributions and Planning page

Retirement Contributions
and Planning

You and the state invest throughout your career for a stable lifetime benefit when you retire.

Link to Active Employees' Optional Add-on Benefits page

Optional Add-on Benefits

Optional benefits provide additional security and savings.

New Employees

Life Changes

You can change many of your benefits as your life changes. Learn more about updating your coverage options after marriage, a new child and other life events.

Rates and Forms

Employee News

So glad you asked! Answers to your questions about the TexFlex flexible spending account (FSA) program
11/4/2020
The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) thanks you for tuning in to the TexFlexSM flexible spending account program webinars we conducted this year.
 
HealthSelect participants: preventive care is important—even during a pandemic
11/4/2020
Preventive checkups and screenings are important for maintaining wellness and long-term health, even during a pandemic.
 
Prior authorization for prescription drugs: what you need to know
11/4/2020
Does your medication need a prior authorization (PA)? The PA review process helps determine if the HealthSelectSM  Prescription Drug Program covers the medication.
 
Proposed changes to ERS rules to be presented at December 8-9 Board meeting
11/4/2020
The ERS Board of Trustees will consider proposed amendments at their December meeting.
 
Retirement readiness: tune in to ERS’ webinar for guidance from a Texa$aver Retirement Plan Advisor
11/4/2020
Planning for retirement can be pretty complicated. Tune in to one of our November webinars about the Texa$averSM 401(k) / 457 Program and hear a Texa$aver Retirement Plan Advisor’s outlook on how to reach your financial goals. 
 

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