HealthSelect of Texas^® is a network-based point-of-service plan. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is the plan administrator. You choose a primary care physician (PCP) and get referrals for specialists. 

HealthSelect of Texas includes a comprehensive prescription drug plan called the HealthSelect Prescription Drug Program, which is administered by OptumRx. You will receive two ID cards:

• one for medical and
• one for prescription drug benefits.

Note: Under COBRA, you can continue the coverage you had when you left employment. You can stay enrolled in COBRA for as long as 18 months.

Plan Benefits

Plan benefits vary depending on whether you live in Texas, out of state, or are eligible for Medicare. The benefit level depends on whether the doctors and other providers are in the HealthSelect network and your eligibility for Medicare.

Participation in health insurance includes:

• prescription drug program and
• access to wellness programs.

Eligibility

• ERS administers insurance benefits for:  
  • employees,
  • retirees not eligible for Medicare,
  • surviving dependents and
  • Cobra.
• Each health plan participant must certify tobacco use, even if you do not use tobacco.

Resources

• Benefit levels
• Cost Sharing and how it works
• 2020 Rates for Retirees and Surviving Dependents
• Guide to Appeals
• Find a doctor or provider
• Summaries of Benefits and Coverage
• Understanding your EOB
• FAQs