Summer Enrollment is here!

Summer Enrollment is here!  From now until July 27, active employees and retirees not enrolled in Medicare will have the opportunity to enroll in new benefit programs or change current coverage for themselves and their eligible dependents. Read more>>

Headlines for the Month

Enrolling dependents in benefits programs If you plan to enroll your spouse and/or children in health insurance offered through the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP), you will need to verify their eligibility. Learn more>>

Texa$aver Two-step toward retirement Many a Texan can tell you that the two-step is a dance that you can personalize with moves that are uniquely your own. According to the Texa$aver℠ 401(k) / 457 Program, your retirement planning can also follow an easy, two-step approach. Learn more>>

Do you need TIPP disability coverage? Now is the time to apply  Your Summer Enrollment phase is the time to apply for the Texas Income Protection Plan (TIPP). Summer Enrollment for the Plan Year 2019 ends July 27, 2018. Learn why you should consider disability coverage.

Get your medication ready for travel It’s summer time. For many of us, that also means vacation time! Make the travel easy. As you plan your travel adventures, don’t forget that your medications may have to come along on the trip. It’s important to plan for that, too. Read more>>

A new way for Texans with disabilities to save Texans with disabilities, along with their families, now have a new way to save money for disability-related expenses. Learn more about the Texas ABLE® Program.

“The best job around”

The lessons and benefits of working in the Smith Unit

Maria Zepeda has worked at the Smith Unit, a maximum-security prison for male offenders in Lamesa, Texas for more than 16 years. After working her way up the career ladder to become the human resources supervisor, Maria finds her most challenging and rewarding job is to remind employees to look “at the overall picture,” when assessing the advantages of working for the state. Read more>>

It’s summertime, and the bugs are biting

Protect yourself and family members from mosquito-borne illnesses

Mosquitos are more than bothersome. Some can make you sick. And at least one of these illnesses—the Zika virus—can harm unborn infants as well. Learn what steps you can take to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illness.

Tips for summer safety

The outdoor season in Texas is pretty much all year long, so sun safety should be second nature. Still, it’s important to be extra cautious during these sizzling summer months, when the sun’s rays can be especially harmful. Here are some tips for summer safety.

Events Calendar

Summer Enrollment is here! ERS and plan administrators are traveling around the state, hosting events to help those enrolled in the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program make informed decisions about their benefits. You may attend any fair or presentation, not just those at your agency or institution. You can also join one of our webinars. All events are free and open to all employees.

All fairs are from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT unless otherwise noted. The Summer Enrollment presentation for each fair starts at 10:15 a.m. CT unless otherwise noted.

See the Summer Enrollment schedule. To sign up for a webinar, be sure to open the Summer Enrollment schedule in Internet Explorer. Click on the webinar you want to attend. Then, click on the link at the bottom of the page. This will take you to the webinar registration page.

Event information may change. Please check the online Events Calendar for the latest information.