Retiree Benefits
As an eligible State of Texas retiree, you have access to valuable benefits you earned through years of service to the state.
Health Benefits
ERS’ health plans can help you and your family live a healthier and financially secure life.
Are you eligible for Medicare, or becoming eligible soon? Learn how your state health benefits work with Medicare.
My ERS Retirement
Your stable lifetime annuity payments are the result of your and the state’s contributions throughout your career, and ERS’ sound investment of those contributions.
Optional Add-on Benefits
As a retiree, you still have access to optional benefits that provide additional security and savings. But your options are different from when you were an active employee.
Plan Year 2023 Enrollment
Life Changes
Notify ERS as soon as possible when you experience life changes such as marriage, divorce, death, Medicare eligibility or children getting their own coverage. There are possible benefits and coverage options available to you as a result of these types of life changes.
Rates and Forms
- View rate sheets.
- Find forms to update your coverage.
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Non-emergency transportation benefit for HealthSelect Medicare Advantage participantsMarch 13, 2023
Did you know that HealthSelectSM Medicare Advantage preferred provider organization (MA PPO) plan participants have access to a non-emergency transportation benefit?
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Who will be our next trustee?March 13, 2023
Nominations for potential ERS Board members ends on March 31.
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Message from the executive directorMarch 13, 2023
The constancy of change—and ERS’ commitment to change for the better.
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Take a “glance” at what ERS has accomplishedMarch 13, 2023
A look back at accomplishments and milestones from Fiscal Year 2022
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The one thing we can all do todayIf we step back for a moment and focus on the one thing that is the most important to support our health, it may be our annual preventive exam. Here are a few reasons why this is an incredibly important step toward building and maintaining our health.March 13, 2023