News About Your Benefits

So glad you asked! Answers to your questions about the TexFlex flexible spending account (FSA) program

November 4, 2020

The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) thanks you for tuning in to the TexFlex^SM flexible spending account program webinars we conducted this year.
 

HealthSelect participants: preventive care is important—even during a pandemic

November 4, 2020

Preventive checkups and screenings are important for maintaining wellness and long-term health, even during a pandemic.
 

Prior authorization for prescription drugs: what you need to know

November 4, 2020

Does your medication need a prior authorization (PA)? The PA review process helps determine if the HealthSelect^SM  Prescription Drug Program covers the medication.
 

Retirement readiness: tune in to ERS’ webinar for guidance from a Texa$aver Retirement Plan Advisor

November 4, 2020

Planning for retirement can be pretty complicated. Tune in to one of our November webinars about the Texa$aver^SM 401(k) / 457 Program and hear a Texa$aver Retirement Plan Advisor’s outlook on how to reach your financial goals. 
 

Proposed changes to ERS rules to be presented at December 8-9 Board meeting

November 4, 2020

The ERS Board of Trustees will consider proposed amendments at their December meeting.
 

HealthSelect participants: waive the Fitness Program enrollment fee in November

November 4, 2020

Staying active is more important than ever. With enhancements to the Well onTarget^® Fitness Program, and an opportunity to join with no enrollment fee, now may be the perfect time to jump back into fitness! If you are a HealthSelect^SM participant, you have until November 30 to join with no enrollment fee.
 

Staying in your health plan’s network will save you money

October 7, 2020

It pays to stay in-network. Help protect yourself from surprise health care bills with these steps.
 

Do your part to stay healthy––get your flu shot this month

October 7, 2020

Getting a flu shot may not be the top task on your fall to-do list, but it’s an important one. With so much focus on our health these days, it’s never too early to plan for your flu shot.
 

ERS CIO Tom Tull announces plans to retire next year

October 7, 2020

Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) Chief Investment Officer Tom Tull has announced plans to retire next summer after nearly 12 years with the system. 
 

ERS adopts rules at its August Board meeting

October 7, 2020

On August 19, the ERS Board of Trustees adopted rule amendments and new rules.