News About Your Benefits, August 7, 2019

Employees Retirement System of Texas sent this bulletin at 08/07/2019 08:00 PM CDT

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August 7, 2019
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Wait. I need a primary care provider?

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One of the most important things you can do to ensure high-quality, cost-effective health care is choose a primary care provider (PCP). In fact, if you’re in HealthSelect of Texas® or the Community First Health Plans HMO, you must have a PCP on file with the health plan. Your PCP coordinates your care, including making referrals to see specialists and writing orders for lab and imaging services.

Learn why this is good for you—and for keeping health care costs in check.>>

Headlines for the Month

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86th Texas Legislature brings positive changes to insurance benefits

During each legislative session, ERS tracks hundreds of bills that may be important to State of Texas workers. Read about the bills that will have a direct impact on ERS’ insurance programs.>>
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Brian Barth elected to ERS Board

Newly-elected Trustee Brian Barth says his priority is to support the long-term viability of the ERS Retirement Trust Fund. He has other goals. Find out what they are here.>>
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It’s August – Have you used your State of Texas Vision benefits?

You still have time to use any remaining Plan Year 2019 State of Texas Vision benefits. Your deadline: August 31. Here are some tips for ways you can use your remaining benefits.>>
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Welcome letters are on the way to dental plan enrollees

Those who enrolled or continued coverage in the State of Texas Dental Choice Plan or the DeltaCare® USA DHMO plan should get their welcome letters this month. Read more to learn what important information those letters will include.>>

 
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JoAnn Norman has a mission: to help the women she meets every week build their sense of self-worth. Read how her monthly annuity gives her the financial support she needs to continue serving those serving time.>>

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Get fit at work. How? Start moving! When you take a walk break or use the stairs at work, you are engaging in non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT).

Learn how Texas Department of Criminal Justice employees stay fit on the job, and find out how to get NEAT.>>

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.

Please check the online Events Calendar for the latest information.

August 13 - Webinar: Medicare Preparation

10 - 11:30 a.m. CT
Learn more

August 15 - Webinar: Ready, Set, Retire! for Group 1 Certified Peace Officers/Custodial Officers (CPOs/COs)

2 - 3:30 p.m. CT
Learn more

August 21 - Webinar: Ready, Set, Retire! for Higher Education

10 - 11:30 a.m. CT
Learn more

August 28 - Idea Exchange - Building a Sustainable Mindfulness Program at your Workplace

10 - 11:30 a.m. CT
Learn more

 

Discount Purchase Program

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Stay up to date on new ways to save.

Check out this month’s featured offers:

  • Are you looking for help with an aging loved one’s care or daily needs? You and your family are eligible for benefits and savings on Brookdale Senior Living’s full senior-care services.
  • Get a reduced auto-insurance quote in just two minutes with MetLife Quick Customers save an average of $500 when they switch.
  • With Dell’s Employee Purchase Program, you have access to major savings on a full line of new computer You can save up to 10% or 30% on a range of consumer products.
  • Premium Seats USA carries a huge selection of NFL Save $50 on orders of $400 or more or 10% on your entire order.
  • TripBeat makes it easy and affordable to book the perfect resort They have more than 2,400 properties around the world where you can save up to 40% on the room rate.

Visit the Discount Purchase Program to learn more about these deals and other offers. Make these savings and services work for you!