Choosing benefits for Active Employees
As a State of Texas employee, you earn valuable benefits.
ERS’ health plans can help you and your family live a more healthy and financially secure life.
Retirement Contributions
and Planning
You and the state invest throughout your career for a stable lifetime benefit when you retire.
Life Changes
You can change many of your benefits as your life changes. Learn more about updating your coverage options after marriage, a new child and other life events.
Rates and Forms
- Use the rate calculator to estimate monthly coverage costs.
- Find forms to update your coverage.
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Top three resources to give yourself the gift of mental healthDecember 07, 2022
If you find yourself feeling down around the holidays, you’re not alone. Thankfully, as a HealthSelectSM medical plan participant, you have resources and support available to help.
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Get your reward for treating yourself well this yearDecember 07, 2022
If you used Well onTarget® to earn Blue PointsSM for healthy habits this year, now’s the time to redeem your points. Choose from a wide variety of items including fitness gear, kitchen gadgets and camping equipment. Don’t miss out on spending your 2022 points!
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Alzheimer's resourcesDecember 07, 2022
Did you know that about one in every nine adults over the age of 65 is living with Alzheimer’s? Early diagnosis and treatment may help manage symptoms and provide a higher quality of life. Inform yourself with these new resources.
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Retirement and financial planning servicesDecember 07, 2022
ERS encourages you to use TexaSaver’s retirement planning and investment services. They’re secure, comprehensive and often cost less than financial services other companies offer.
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Healthy Holiday Mindset: Finding AweNovember 14, 2022
During the holidays, when stress levels are high, taking some time to explore and search for awe everyday may help lower your stress and connect to your loved ones.