
 HealthSelect(SM) Prescription Drug List – a helpful tool
Consult this list to see which commonly prescribed drugs are covered. More>>
|

 Join us for the February United at Work webinar
Rally is an online app to help you bridge the gap between wanting to get healthy and doing it. Register today
|
 Stay in the know on legislative activity
The 85th Texas Legislature is
underway! It’s easy to keep up with legislation related to your
ERS-administered benefits.

Your vote counts!
This spring, ERS members will elect a new Board member. More>>
 Health plans sending tax Form 1095-B for medical coverage
All current and former employees and retirees who had medical coverage through the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) in Calendar Year 2016 will receive Form-1095-B by end of February. Medical coverage providers are required to mail Form 1095-B to members. More on Form 1095-B>>

 TIPP transition is complete
The transition of the Texas Income Protection Plan(SM) (TIPP) third-party administrator from Aon Hewitt to ReedGroup is now complete. More about the TIPP transition>>
|

 Visit us on Facebook!
Have you seen us on Facebook lately? Visit our page daily for the latest on what’s happening with your ERS benefits, events and other activity.
|
 10 Healthy Brown Bag Lunch Ideas
Brown bag lunches aren't just for kids: these meals help save time, money & calories.
|

Discount Purchase Program
This month, your Discount Purchase Program(SM) has extra-sweet savings that’ll make your heart melt and your wallet sing. Save 20% on flowers, gift baskets, or chocolates for your valentine from 1-800-Flowers.com. With H&R Block -get your maximum refund—guaranteed. Use your exclusive discount to save on in-office and online tax preparation. Fall in love with a new laptop or home theater system—enjoy exclusive prices with your Dell discount. Click here for these deals, plus special savings on auto parts, baby products and more.
Please check the online Events Calendar for the latest information.
Webinars:
Ready, Set, Retire For Higher Education Employees: Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
For Group 1 Certified Peace Officer/Custodial Officer (CPOs/COs) hired before September 1, 2009: Thursday, February 9, 2017, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
For Group 1 state employees – hired before September 1, 2009: Wednesday, February 15, 2017, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 10:30 a. m. – 12 p.m. CT
Medicare Preparation Thursday, March 23, 2017, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. CT
Presentations:
Ready, Set, Retire Austin: Thursday, March 2, 2017, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT ERS Auditorium
Laredo: Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CT Texas Department of Transportation
Corpus Christi: Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 10 – 11 a.m. CT Texas Department of Transportation
For Higher Education Employees:
Houston: Wednesday, March 29, 2017, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT HCC West Loop Campus
Victoria: Thursday, March 30, 2017, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
Medicare Preparation
Austin: Thursday, March 2, 2017, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CT ERS Auditorium
Laredo: Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 1 – 2 p.m. CT Texas Department of Transportation
Corpus Christi: Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 1 – 2 p.m. CT Texas Department of Transportation
Houston: Wednesday, March 29, 2017, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. CT HCC West Loop Campus
Victoria: Thursday, March 30, 2017, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., CT University of Houston-Victoria
|