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 more healthy 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.
Upcoming Webinars
Learn how Medicare works with your state health benefits or explore wellness topics.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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The annual benefits enrollment period for retirees not enrolled in Medicare is around the corner. See important dates and what’s new for Plan Year 2022.
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ERS certifies Board candidateBecause only one prospective candidate qualified to participate in the planned election for a new ERS trustee, the Board approved a rule that will allow ERS to move forward without an election and certify the eligible candidate. See who will fill the open Board seat.June 07, 2021
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It's been an unusual year, but an active one. Learn about some of the activities that have proceeded despite the pandemic. Meanwhile, stay tuned for developments about new legislation impacting the ERS Retirement Trust Fund.
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HMOs no longer offered starting Sept. 1With Scott and White Care Plans (SWCP) and Community First Health Plans (CFHP) no longer be a part of the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) starting September 1, plan participants will want to take note of what happens next.June 07, 2021
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Don’t lose sight of your vision benefitsIf you’re enrolled in State of Texas Vision, the clock is ticking for you to use your Plan Year 2021 benefits. Don’t let your benefits pass you by!June 07, 2021