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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Heart health: Speaking up about a "silent" diseaseFebruary 05, 2025
Your heart works hard for you, non-stop. Maintaining a healthy blood pressure can help keep yours in good shape. Learn how and why it’s important to know your numbers.
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Mandatory two-factor authentication in ERS OnLineFebruary 05, 2025
You’ll soon be required to use two-factor authentication to log in to your ERS OnLine account. Here’s what you need to know.
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A look at your overall healthFebruary 05, 2025
Clear vision isn’t the only benefit of getting an annual eye exam. Take a look at what an eye exam can reveal, and five more ways you can take care of your vision.
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ERS Retirement Group 4 members get gain-share for second yearFebruary 05, 2025
The gain-share, based on ERS’ investment earnings, increases the value of cash-balance pension accounts.
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2025 ERS Board of Trustees election (state agencies only): nominations starting soonFebruary 05, 2025
Starting March 3, Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) will accept nominations for a candidate to fill an elected position on the ERS Board of Trustees. Now’s the time to think about a Texas state agency employee to nominate—or prepare to nominate yourself if you’re interested in running for the Board.