Look out for a new monthly report from ERS

March 19, 2019

“Retirement Contributions and Earning Discrepancies Report” notifies agencies of any inconsistencies in retirement contributions and pensionable earnings.
 

Use online templates to get “BCASSISTance” more easily

March 19, 2019

New templates available in the BCCG to request processing assistance.
 

Making sure your medical care is covered

March 19, 2019

Understanding freestanding emergency rooms.
 

Put your best nominee forward for the Board of Trustees election (state agencies only)

March 13, 2019

ERS is accepting nominations until Monday, April 1, 5 p.m. CT, to fill one of three elected positions on the ERS Board.

 

2019 Summer Enrollment will be June 24 - July 26

March 5, 2019

For Summer Enrollment 2019, each agency and higher education institution will be assigned one of four two-week phases during which its employees can make enrollment changes. 
 

Benefits coordinator spotlight: Angela Cagle, Texas Woman’s University (Part 2)

March 5, 2019

Angela Cagle is a manager at Texas Woman’s University (TWU). She has over 16 years of experience in administering benefits to employees, and primarily works with Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) insurance and TRS/ORP retirement.

Take the first step toward better fitness—and save money!

March 5, 2019

HealthSelect^SM of Texas and Consumer Directed HealthSelect participants (including dependents age 18 and older) can join the Fitness Program for $25 per month. Throughout March, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is waiving the $25 enrollment fee. 

New series – Benefits coordinator spotlight

February 19, 2019

Learn your colleagues’ best practices—and share your knowledge, too.
 

Benefits coordinator spotlight: Angela Cagle, Texas Woman’s University (Part 1)

February 19, 2019

If you’ve ever called Texas Woman’s University (TWU) to request prior state service verification or for a Termination Action, you probably spoke to Angela Cagle or one of her colleagues.
 

“Ask ERS for Benefits Coordinators” webinar recording is now available in the BCCG

February 19, 2019

Click the Ask ERS for BCs button on the BCCG home page.