The ERS Retirement Trust Fund is facing serious long-term financial issues. As ERS works with the Texas Legislature to get the Fund back on the path to fiscal health, let’s correct some common misconceptions about our retirement funding and benefits. 
 

Now that anyone age 16 and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas, it is especially important to help the most vulnerable get vaccinated. Learn about the state health department's new Vaccine Scheduler resource.
 

Scott and White Care Plans (SWCP) and Community First Health Plans (CFHP) will no longer be offered in the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) starting September 1.
 

Changes are happening with the Texa$aver^SM 401(k) / 457 Program. Starting May 1, the program’s administrative fee structure will change to a flat fee for all participants. ERS is also adding a new investment option to the program’s core lineup. 
 

Nominations are in for the 2021 Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) Board of Trustees election. ERS will certify the nominated candidates on Thursday, April 8.