Generally, direct-deposit annuities are sent on the last business day of the month. Paper checks are mailed on the second-to-last business day of the month.

Think of the things that you are most grateful for. List the top three with as much detail as possible. By doing this simple exercise, you can improve your health.

Every two years, ERS submits its Legislative Appropriations Request (LAR) to ask for state funding for retirement and health insurance. ERS will provide information to legislators about the importance of retirement and health insurance benefits to state retirees and active employees.  

Rules, statutes and other regulations relating to ERS are posted on our Statutes and Rules webpage. Proposed and adopted changes to ERS rules are published throughout the year in the Texas Register. 

As a state agency or higher education retiree with a pension, you may get a lot of marketing material from financial advisors and investment professionals. If you decide to seek investment or financial advice, you should do your research, especially if you are contacted directly by an advisor.

Thomas Barker-White has learned that "life can come at you quick." The disability coverage and health insurance offered to State of Texas workers prepares you for that unexpected challenge, Barker-White asserts.

 

Thanks to his ERS benefits, Charlie Keen can follow one of his rules of retirement: try to enjoy every day.

Jennica Preston is happy to share the benefits of getting and staying fit with friends and colleagues.

Making healthier choices is key in controlling A1C, Virginia Harwell has found.

Ask Cassandra Johnson what “HMO” means and she may likely tell you the letters stand for the “hassle-free medical option.