Retiree Benefits
As an eligible State of Texas retiree, you have access to valuable benefits you earned through years of service to the state.
Health Benefits
ERS’ health plans can help you and your family live a more healthy and financially secure life.
Are you eligible for Medicare, or becoming eligible soon? Learn how your state health benefits work with Medicare.
My ERS Retirement
Your stable lifetime annuity payments are the result of your and the state’s contributions throughout your career, and ERS’ sound investment of those contributions.
Optional Add-on Benefits
As a retiree, you still have access to optional benefits that provide additional security and savings. But your options are different from when you were an active employee.
Plan Year 2023 Enrollment
- Summer Enrollment for Retirees not eligible for Medicare
- Medicare-eligible retirees will have their enrollment in the fall.
Life Changes
Notify ERS as soon as possible when you experience life changes such as marriage, divorce, death, Medicare eligibility or children getting their own coverage. There are possible benefits and coverage options available to you as a result of these types of life changes.
Rates and Forms
- View rate sheets.
- Find forms to update your coverage.
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Retirees not eligible for Medicare: Summer Enrollment is your time to change your benefitsJune 06, 2022
The annual benefits enrollment period for participants in the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) who are not eligible for Medicare will start soon. Find out when to enroll, premiums and more.
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Focus on vision before the plan year endsJune 06, 2022
State of Texas VisionSM participants, Plan Year 2022 benefits will expire soon. Discover when your benefits will expire and the benefits available to you.
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In a few months, ERS will be 75 years old! We are excited to be celebrating this big milestone. A lot has changed. Learn about the ways we’re trying to stay engaged with you and others in our community.
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ERS reconnects in person with retireesJune 06, 2022
On April 26 and 27, ERS held its biennial Staying Connected retiree fairs in Austin. Read more about this event.
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The Power of VulnerabilityMay 03, 2022
During May we will be providing opportunities to connect and explore topics related to mental health so we can all help to improve our workplace cultures across the state.