Your ERS Connection Retiree Newsletter
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?
December 2021 Your ERS Connection
Topics include:
- Reminders for the new year: Tax-time prep
- Deductibles, coinsurance reset Jan. 1
- Message from the executive director: Responding when you need us
- Understanding behavioral health
- Supporting fallen heroes
- Upcoming annuity payment dates
- HouseCalls revives decades-old tradition
- HealthSelectSM MA PPO, Medicare Rx sites get a new look