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2020 annuity payment information is available January 15.
View "Getting your Form 1099-R" ​

 


UnitedHealthcare will be the new insurer for HealthSelectSM Medicare Advantage

 


KelseyCare Advantage is no longer offered in the GBP starting January 1.

 


ERS COVID-19 Updates
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Benefit Programs

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Health Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Life and AD&D Insurance

  • 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.

Dental Coverage

Tax-advantaged Spending/Savings Accounts

Retirement

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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COVID-19 vaccination information and resources
13 Jan, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccination is now available in Texas, although when and where you can get it varies throughout the state.
 
HealthSelect participants: Regular preventive care can help you and your family members stay on course
13 Jan, 2021
It’s easy to skimp on doctor’s appointments and check-ups when our health seems to be fine, but preventive health care helps us stay healthy for the long term.
 
Looking to get healthier this year, HealthSelect participants? Start on the scale
13 Jan, 2021
Getting to and maintaining a healthy weight is a vital part of your preventive health. As you look for ways to get healthier by managing your weight, be sure to check out the resources available at no cost to you through your HealthSelect of Texas® plan.
 
Ask an expert: Texa$aver advisor ready to answer your questions, help you reach your money goals
13 Jan, 2021
Want to learn how to make your money make money? Ask an advisor with the Texa$averSM 401(k) / 457 Program. On January 21, tune in to ERS’ webinar led by a Texa$aver Retirement Plan Advisor and get answers to your money questions.
 
Coming soon: ERS Board of Trustees election
13 Jan, 2021
State employees have valuable benefits offered through the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS). One way to make sure you are represented in benefits discussions is to vote in the next ERS Board of Trustees election.
 
More news for ERS State employees
COVID-19 vaccination information and resources
22 Jan, 2021
ERS continues to work diligently to address members' needs during the ongoing pandemic. Read updates about building operations, your benefits and COVID-19 vaccination. 
 
Deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums for many plans reset Jan. 1
07 Dec, 2020

A new year and fresh start sound pretty good. Remember, it’s not just your calendar that starts over—many health insurance deductibles, coinsurance and out-of-pocket maximums reset on January 1.
 

HealthSelect Medicare Advantage participants: Explore your plan's "Extra Benefits"
07 Dec, 2020
HealthSelectSM Medicare Advantage participants: If you haven’t already, you owe it to yourself to take a look at the Extra Benefits offered through UnitedHealthcare, the insurer of the plan starting January 1.
 
Caring for your mental health
07 Dec, 2020
Mental and physical health go hand in hand. The Texas Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council's redesigned Mental Health Texas website serves as a one-stop resource for services available to Texans.
 
Stay safe, shop online and save with the Discount Purchase Program
07 Dec, 2020
This year, shopping online may be more of a necessity than a choice. Before you start adding items to your virtual shopping cart, make sure you check out the Discount Purchase Program.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Taking charge: How to use Consumer Directed HealthSelect to your health advantage
03 Apr, 2019
When Eileen Eiden took a job with Austin Community College in 2014, a high deductible health plan was not among her coverage options. When ERS offered Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM in 2016, Eiden promptly signed up and is happy to explain why the plan is a good fit for her and, perhaps, for others.
 
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