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February 5, 2020

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Five reasons why you should have a primary care provider

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If you are enrolled in HealthSelect of Texas®, you must have a primary care provider (PCP) on file with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to get the highest level of benefits and save the most money. Find out how you can benefit from choosing a PCP.>>

Headlines for the Month

Money

HealthSelectSM participants: Estimating health costs might be easier than you think

Imagine: your doctor tells you that you need to have a medical procedure or see a specialist. One of your first questions may be: “What’s it going to cost me?” By logging into Blue Access for MembersSM, your online benefits portal, you can use Provider Finder to get estimates and compare costs. See how Provider Finder works.>>

Join the Fitness Program in February with no enrollment fee

Ready to get active? During the month of February, HealthSelectSM members and their covered dependents can join the Fitness Program without paying the enrollment fee. Check out more Fitness Program perks.>>

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Get the facts: Check out ERS at a Glance

Did you know that the Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) health insurance plans cover about one of every 53 Texans? Read some key statistics about how ERS managed your benefits in the Fiscal Year 2019 ERS at a Glance.>>

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February is American Heart Month: Time to get heart smart

Boosting your heart health contributes to good brain health, says the American Heart Association. Your ERS health plan has resources to help you keep your heart healthy. And there’s no better time than now–American Heart Month–to get heart smart! Read tips on how you can keep your heart in top condition.>>

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 note: Events information may change. Please check our online Events Calendar the morning of the event for any updates.


Wellness:

See the listing of Wellness Events.>>

Seminars:

Paris – Ready, Set, Retire! for Regular Service Employees

February 11
10 – 11:30 a.m. CT>>

Corpus Christi – Ready, Set, Retire! for Regular Service Employees

February 19
9 – 10:30 a.m. CT>>

Webinar:

On your computer Ready, Set, Retire! for Regular Service Employees

February 19
1 – 2:30 p.m. CT>>

Holiday closure on February 17

ERS will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day.

Discount Purchase Program

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Lots of savings to love!

Visit the Discount Purchase Program to save on hundreds of products and services from the brands you love.

Check out these featured deals for February:

  • Hit the road with your sweetheart: Save up to 25% off the base rental rates from Avis Rent A Car.
  • Get your heart pumping in free group classes for yoga, cycling and aerobics: Take advantage of an exclusive rate on an individual membership from 24 Hour Fitness.
  • Choose a special gift for a special someone: Save 20% on flowers and more from FTD.
  • Treat your valentine (or yourself!) to the perfect arrangement from 1-800-Flowers.com. Save 20% and get same-day delivery on most items.
  • Love the feeling of accomplishment when you get your taxes done early! Save on tax preparation with H&R Block.

Find these and other deals on the Discount Purchase Program website.>>