Your ERS Connection Retiree Newsletter
October 2024 Your ERS Connection
Topics Include:
- Fall Enrollment begins Oct. 28 for Medicare-eligible retirees
- Message from the executive director: Requesting state funds to secure you benefits
- ERS Board to take action related to COLA in next meeting
- Annuity payment dates
- Timely response to Express Scripts could help you get your prescription sooner
- Will you see change in you annuity?
- HealthSelectSM Medicare Advantage offers well-being programs to members at no cost
- New HealthSelect of Texas programs can help you manage your health
- Viva la Buena Vida
- Tell us about how your benefits have helped you in retirement
- HealthSelectSM MA PPO participants: Get over-the-counter essentials today!
- New for 2025 The all-in-one UCard for HealthSelect MA PPO participants
June 2024 Your ERS Connection
Topics Include:
- Summer Enrollment is almost here
- Message from the executive director: Finding purpose in retirement
- Two-factor authentication for ERS OnLine is here
- How to cope with summertime blues
- Annuity payment dates
- Did you forget to take your medication?
- Term life vs. permanent life insurance: What’s the difference?
- ERS’ 5 most common FAQs about Medicare
March 2024 Your ERS Connection
Topics Include:
- Your prescription drug FAQs answered
- Message from the executive director: The ERS difference
- Annuity payment dates
- Tax season can be scam season for retirees
- ERS Board appoints new advisory committee members
- RSV vaccine now covered at 100% for Consumer Directed HealthSelectSM participants
- Have you received Form 1099-R?
December 2023 Your ERS Connection
Topics Include:
- Know your tax facts
- Reminder: Express Scripts transition on Jan. 1
- Possible changes in annuity amounts for Medicare-eligible retirees
- Add resistance to your workout to stay strong
- Deductible, out-of-pocket maximums reset Jan. 1
- RSV vaccine now available for adults over 60
- Message from the executive director: Take advantage of your wellness benefits
- Turning 70 could impact your life insurance benefit
- ERS Trust Fund a top performer
September 2023 Your ERS Connection
Topics Include:
- Fall Enrollment begins Oct. 30
- Express Scripts transition Jan. 1
- Message from the executive director: Staying connected, staying informed
- Annuity payment dates: Possible changes in annuity amounts for non-Medicare retirees
- New State of Texas VisionSM administrator
- Medicare Preparation webinars
- Staying Connected retiree fairs
June 2023 Your ERS Connection
Topics Include:
- Retirees not eligible for Medicare: Summer Enrollment is your time to change your benefits
- Life-changing support through your health plan
- Message from the executive director: Legislative support to return all retirement plans to actuarial soundness
- New administrator for prescription drug programs beginning Jan. 1, 2024
- New State of Texas VisionSM administrator starting Sept. 1
- ERS Board of Trustees election: voting ends June 16
March 2023 Your ERS Connection
Topics Include:
- Non-emergency transportation benefit for HealthSelectSM Medicare Advantage participants
- Who will be our next trustee?
- Message from the executive director: The constancy of change—and ERS' commitment to change for the better
- Take a "glance" at what ERS has accomplished
- Search the ERS website for these upcoming events
- The one thing we can all do today
- Many Texans have unclaimed property. Are you one of them?
December 2022 Your ERS Connection
Topics Include:
- 1099-R Form and 1095-B reminder
- Mental health support and resources
- Message from the executive director: Celebrating accomplishments and continuing our important work
- Deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums reset Jan. 1
- ERS Board of Trustees election and call for nominations
- Healthy holiday mindset: finding awe
- Avoiding scams
September 2022 Your ERS Connection
Topics Include:
- Medicare-eligible retirees: Fall Enrollment begins October 31
- John R. Rutherford joins ERS Board of Trustees
- Message from the executive director: 75 years of vital benefits - an eye to the future
- Upcoming annuity payment dates
- Life Insurance for Retirees
- Fall savings
- 75 Years - looking back and looking forward
June 2022 Your ERS Connection
Topics Include:
- Retirees not eligible for Medicare: Summer Enrollment is your time to change your benefits
- Message from the executive director: Approaching 75 with a spirit of engagement
- Focus on vision before the plan year ends
- ERS reconnects in person with retirees
- Summer Savings
March 2022 Your ERS Connection
Topics include:
- ERS benefits after death: Important information for your survivors
- Message from the executive director: Staying connected
- Taking care of your health? Don't forget to get rewarded!
- Home health care: Understanding types and coverage
- Listen up: Not all hearing aids are equal
- What are value-added benefits?