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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Digital program Learn to Live offers new option for mental health careNovember 06, 2024
One in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness, but only half seek help. This new digital program makes it easier to get needed support.
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Prior authorization and referral requirements for HealthSelect of Texas medical plansNovember 06, 2024
Learn about prior authorization and referral requirements to help you make the most of your HealthSelectSM medical plan benefits.
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Remember to redeem your Blue Points by the end of DecemberNovember 06, 2024
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, HealthSelectSM medical plan participants will no longer be able to earn or redeem Blue PointsSM or participate in online coaching or other activities through Well onTarget®. You must redeem your points by Dec. 31, 2024.
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TexFlex claim submission deadline for Plan Year 2024November 06, 2024
The end of the year is almost here, but you still have time to file claims for eligible health care, limited-purpose and dependent care claims, and to spend on eligible dependent care expenses.
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Get to know your retirement and financial planning servicesNovember 06, 2024
ERS encourages you to use Texa$averSM 401(k) / 457 Program participants can use the program's retirement planning and investment advisory services. They’re secure, comprehensive and often cost less than financial services other companies offer.