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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Life-changing support through a holistic approachMarch 01, 2023
Did you know that your HealthSelectSM coverage includes a caregiving team of Texas-based nurses and social workers? Read how one team thought of needs beyond medicine to “ramp up” support for a Texan named John.
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Put your best nominee forward for the ERS Board of Trustees election (state agencies only)March 01, 2023
The Employees Retirement System of Texas will accept nominations March 1- 31 to fill an elected position on the ERS Board.
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Get convenient, quality care, anywhereMarch 01, 2023
What do you do when you need medical care while camping? Find out how Julius used his HealthSelect of Texas® benefits and his smartphone to take care of his son Eli.
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Knowledge is power! Complete your Health Assessment todayMarch 01, 2023
Before you set health goals, you have to know where you’re starting from. After your annual checkup, take the next step by taking the online health assessment. Here’s what’s in it for you.
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Important foods and nutrients for healthy eyesMarch 01, 2023
Eating a diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can help not only your heart but also your eyes. Put these eye-healthy foods to work for you. Here’s to eating your carrots – and your steak and eggs.