If you’re staying active and remembering your annual check-up, you hopefully will be rewarded with good health. Why not get a little something extra for your effort? Read about incentive programs that reward you for wellness-related activities.

As you age, there may be times when you need specialized care at home after a hospital stay or injury, or maybe just a helping hand with daily tasks. Learn about the home health benefits available through your Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) health plan.

Hearing loss is common as you age. Fortunately, your health plan offers benefits for hearing assessments and hearing aids. Learn about your coverage and what to watch out for when evaluating hearing aids.

Have you ever wondered how ERS and its health plan administrators can offer great extra benefits, like gym memberships, at no cost to you? Learn more about value-added benefits and the role they play in supporting your health.

ERS continues to work diligently to address members' needs during the ongoing pandemic. Read updates about building operations, your benefits and COVID-19 vaccination. 

The Social Security Administration and the IRS are warning about a growing number of phone and email scams, including some that target retirees who rely on Social Security benefits. Remember: Never give identifying information to an unknown caller. 
 

Health and wellness is a personal journey. No matter your age, sustained moderate physical activity improves cardiovascular health, brain health, and bone density and strength. This month, we bring you the story of one retiree who has found that, more than 5,000 miles from Texas, her ERS health plan helps her embrace wellness.

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.