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HealthSelect of Texas participants: Avoid unexpected health costs
Choose a primary care physician today
To get the highest level of benefits and save the most money, HealthSelect(SM) of Texas participants must choose an in-network primary care physician (PCP). A PCP manages members’ overall care and can connect participants with in-network specialists when needed. Learn more.
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New Group Benefits
Advisory Committee (GBAC) to advise ERS Board
The Group Benefits Advisory Committee (GBAC) met for the
first time in March. All members were at the
meeting, which focused on information about the Texas Employees Group
Benefits Program (GBP), health care privacy laws and topics for future
meetings. Learn more.
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If you plan to buy service credit, do so by August 31 and save!
Don't wait too long if you plan to buy service credit. You should make your purchase by August 31. You’ll pay more
for several types of service credit come September 1. Read more.
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ERS
adopts rule amendments at its March 7 Board Meeting
The ERS Board of Trustees met in March to, in
part, consider proposed rule amendments. Read more
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Understanding your Statement
of Retirement Benefits (SRB), courtesy of ERS’ Retirement Benefits Processing
team
ERS
does more than oversee your State of Texas retirement savings and invest them
to grow during your working years. We also provide tools and information to help
you get ready for retirement, at every stage of your career. Learn more.
It’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month
More
than 40,000 people were killed in car or roadway accidents last year and
distracted driving is a main cause of those accidents, says the National Safety
Council (NSC). Take time to review the NSC resources designed to help us
prevent deaths caused by distracted driving.
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Events Calendar
Some of these events may be full. You can put your name on a waiting list on the Events Calendar page or sign up for another session.
Event information may change. Please check the online Events Calendar for the latest information.
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April 17 – Webinar: Ready, Set, Retire! – Group 1 Certified Peace Officers/Custodial Officers (CPOs/COs)
9 -10:30 a.m. CT
Learn more
April 18 – Webinar:
Higher Education Ready, Set, Retire!
9 -10:30 a.m. CT
Learn more
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April 24 – Austin:
Ready, Set, Retire! Group 1 State Agency Employees
10 - 11:30 a.m. CT
Learn more
April 24 – Austin:
Medicare Preparation
12 - 1 p.m. CT
Learn more
April 26 – Amarillo:
Higher Education Ready, Set, Retire!
10 - 11:30 a.m. CT
Learn more
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April 26 – Amarillo:
Medicare Preparation
12 – 1 p.m. CT
Learn more
May 2 – Webinar: Ready, Set, Retire! Group 1 State Agency Employees
9 – 10:30 a.m. CT
Learn more
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administered by BENEPLACE
Spring-clean
your finances this month with your Discount Purchase Program(SM)! With
the financial and safety tips they’ve gathered from years of experience, MetLife
Quick Quote can help you face unpredictable situations. The Learning Center
gives children the opportunity to receive an early start to their education.
All eligible state employees and covered dependents receive a 10% discount at any
participating location. Don’t forget to update your electronics this spring,
too. State employees can get 10%, 20%, 30% or more off select configurations of
Dell Computer systems.
For information
on these deals plus savings on rental cars, solar panels and more visit the Discount
Purchase Program.
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Executive Director
Porter Wilson
Board of Trustees
Doug Danzeiser, Chair; Cydney Donnell,
Vice-Chair; Ilesa Daniels; I. Craig Hester;
Catherine Melvin; Jeanie
Wyatt
Editorial and Subscription Information
Employees Retirement System of Texas
Benefits Communications Division
200 East 18th Street
Austin, TX 78701
Toll-free: (877) 275-4377
TTY: toll-free (800) 735-2989
www.ers.texas.gov
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