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  • Basic Term, Optional Term, Dependent Term and Retiree Fixed Optional Life Insurance;
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance Insured by Minnesota Life, an affiliate of Securian Financial Group, Inc.

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Texas Income Protection PlanSM (TIPP)

  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance Administered by ReedGroup

State of Texas Vision

  • Administered by Superior Vision

Dependent Eligibility Verification

  • Administered by Alight Solutions

Discount Purchase Program

  • Administered by Beneplace
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HMOs no longer offered in the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) starting September 1
07 Apr, 2021
Scott and White Care Plans (SWCP) and Community First Health Plans (CFHP) will no longer be offered in the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) starting September 1.
 
Coming soon to the Texa$aver program: flat fee structure, new investment option
07 Apr, 2021
Changes are happening with the Texa$averSM 401(k) / 457 Program. Starting May 1, the program’s administrative fee structure will change to a flat fee for all participants. ERS is also adding a new investment option to the program’s core lineup. 
 
Don't lose sight of your Plan Year 2021 vision benefits
07 Apr, 2021
The 2021 plan year for participants in the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) is more than half over. If you’re enrolled in State of Texas Vision that means the clock is ticking for you to take full advantage of your PY21 benefits before they expire on August 31.
 
Safely dispose of your expired and unused medication
07 Apr, 2021
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 24. If you have unused or expired medications at home, it’s important to safely dispose of them. 
 
Texas Vaccine Scheduler can help anyone 16 and up get a vaccine appointment, with a toll-free number for seniors and other groups
07 Apr, 2021
Now that anyone age 16 and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas, it is especially important to help the most vulnerable get vaccinated. Learn about the state health department's new Vaccine Scheduler resource.
 
More news for ERS State employees
Message from the Executive Director: Restoring the ERS Trust Fund to health
08 Mar, 2021
Stabilizing the ERS Trust Fund continues to be a top priority, and ERS will continue to keep lawmakers, employees and retirees informed about the importance of making the Fund healthy again.
 
Resources and information about the COVID-19 vaccine
08 Mar, 2021
ERS encourages retirees to get a COVID-19 vaccine when they can. It’s fully covered by your health plan—you’ll pay nothing out of pocket. View information and resources to learn about the vaccine and its availability. 
 
Cast your vote for the new ERS trustee
08 Mar, 2021
The ERS Board of Trustees provides important oversight to state employee benefit programs. You can help decide who fills this important role.
 
Taking a mind-body approach to nutrition
08 Mar, 2021
Healthy eating is not only be about what we eat but how we eat. Learn a few simple tips that can help you break unhealthy eating habits.
 
ERS Board appoints new advisory committee members
08 Mar, 2021
 Input from the Group Benefits Advisory Committee helps ensure ERS benefit programs provide value to state workers, retirees and their families. See the name of its newest member and those who are returning to serve another term.
 
More news for ERS State retirees
The out-of-pocket maximum: a guardian of your life savings
02 Sep, 2020

Rosanna Boyd's out-of-pocket maximum  protected her from health bills that could threaten her financial stability.

Still making a difference
05 Dec, 2019
At 96 years old, retiree Lula Marie Sullivan shows that staying active has no age limit.
 
Managing diabetes by embracing technology
02 Oct, 2019
Stuart Greenfield has successfully managed his Type 1 diabetes for more than 50 years. He relies on ever-improving technology to control his blood sugar levels—and he credits having good health coverage with helping him thrive. Read more.
 
From guard to guide
07 Aug, 2019
JoAnn Norman has a mission: to help the women she meets every week build their sense of self-worth. Her monthly annuity gives her the financial support she needs to continue serving those serving time. Read more.
 
Changing family, changing benefits: Knowing when and how to update your coverage
05 Jun, 2019
When Eric Posadas discovered that his family would be expanding, he went into research mode. His quest: to determine which benefits could best protect his growing family’s health and financial well-being.
 
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